Schultenite and Thulite Physical Properties

Schultenite

Thulite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.943-6.073.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

Schultenite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schultenite 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 Schultenite and Thulite chemical formula.

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

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Schultenite and Thulite Specific Gravity

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