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Alabaster and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Thomsonite and Alabaster Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30  
2.25-2.40  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
perfect on {010}; good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
2  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Alabaster and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster 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 Alabaster and Thomsonite chemical formula.

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Alabaster and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

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

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