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Montebrasite and Thulite Physical Properties


Thulite and Montebrasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10  
3.1  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Montebrasite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Montebrasite 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 Montebrasite and Thulite chemical formula.

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Montebrasite and Thulite Specific Gravity

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

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