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Sellaite and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Thomsonite and Sellaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.16   
2.25-2.40   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} and {110}   
perfect on {010}; good on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Sellaite and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sellaite and Thomsonite 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 Sellaite and Thomsonite chemical formula.

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Sellaite and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sellaite and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sellaite and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sellaite is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.

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