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Agate and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Thomsonite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
2.25-2.40  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
perfect on {010}; good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Agate and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Thomsonite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Agate and Thomsonite chemical formula.

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Agate and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.

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