Holmquistite and Thulite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.95-3.13
  
3.1
  
Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{210} Perfect
  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
Holmquistite and Thulite Chemical Formula
While comparing Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite and Thulite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Holmquistite- Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Holmquistite and Thulite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Holmquistite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Holmquistite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Holmquistite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.