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Bort and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Thomsonite and Bort Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.25-2.40  

Fracture
-  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-5.5  

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

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Bort and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bort 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 Bort and Thomsonite chemical formula.

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Bort and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

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

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