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Helenite and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Thomsonite and Helenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.25-2.40  

Fracture
-  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Helenite and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Helenite 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 Helenite and Thomsonite chemical formula.

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Helenite and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

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

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