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Clinohedrite and Thulite Physical Properties


Thulite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.28-3.335   
3.1   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Clinohedrite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite and Thulite chemical formula.

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Clinohedrite and Thulite Specific Gravity

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

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