Demantoid and Thulite Physical Properties

Demantoid

Thulite

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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

3.77-3.953.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

Demantoid and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Thulite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

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Demantoid and Thulite Specific Gravity

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