Garnet Malaia and Thomsonite Physical Properties

Garnet Malaia

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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

Not Available2.25-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

perfect on {010}; good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Garnet Malaia and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet Malaia 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 Garnet Malaia and Thomsonite chemical formula.

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

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Garnet Malaia and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

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