Marble and Thaumasite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available1.91

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Marble and Thaumasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marble and Thaumasite 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 Marble and Thaumasite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Marble and Thaumasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marble and Thaumasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marble and Thaumasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marble is 1.91 whereas that of Thaumasite is 1.91.