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Gaspite and Thomsonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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-

Solubility

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Durability

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Specific Gravity

3.212.25-2.40
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Cleavage

None
perfect on {010}; good on {100}

Mohs Hardness

4.5-55-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

MnAsO4
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gaspite and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspite 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 Gaspite and Thomsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaspite- MnAsO4
  • Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gaspite and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

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