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Heliotrope and Thulite Physical Properties

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
2.61
3.1
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Heliotrope and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Heliotrope and Thulite 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 Heliotrope and Thulite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Heliotrope and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Heliotrope and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Heliotrope and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Heliotrope is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.