Heliodor and Thomsonite Physical Properties

Heliodor

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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

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

1.6 Cleavage

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perfect on {010}; good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Heliodor and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Heliodor 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 Heliodor 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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Heliodor and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

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