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Hessonite and Thulite Physical Properties


Thulite and Hessonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73   
3.1   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
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Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Hessonite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hessonite 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 Hessonite and Thulite chemical formula.

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Hessonite and Thulite Specific Gravity

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

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