Coral and Thomsonite Physical Properties

Coral

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.702.25-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

perfect on {010}; good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-45-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Coral and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Coral 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 Coral and Thomsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Coral- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Coral and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

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