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Fibrolite and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Thomsonite and Fibrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25  
2.25-2.40  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
perfect on {010}; good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Fibrolite and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Thomsonite chemical formula.

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Fibrolite and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

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

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