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Feldspar and Thaumasite Physical Properties


Thaumasite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75   
1.91   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
two or three   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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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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.

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