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Feldspar and Thaumasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75
1.91
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
two or three
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Feldspar and Thaumasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Thaumasite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Feldspar and Thaumasite Specific Gravity

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