Chiastolite and Thaumasite Physical Properties

Chiastolite

Thaumasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.00-3.151.91

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.53.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chiastolite and Thaumasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite and Thaumasite 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 Chiastolite and Thaumasite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Chiastolite and Thaumasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chiastolite and Thaumasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chiastolite and Thaumasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chiastolite is 1.91 whereas that of Thaumasite is 1.91.