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Aventurine and Thulite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.64-2.69
3.1
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-6.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Aventurine and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aventurine and Thulite 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 Aventurine and Thulite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aventurine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Aventurine and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aventurine and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aventurine and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aventurine is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.