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Smaragdite and Thulite Physical Properties


Thulite and Smaragdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.24-3.50  
3.1  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
NaCa2(Al,Fe)3Si6O18(OH)4  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Smaragdite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smaragdite 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 Smaragdite and Thulite chemical formula.

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Smaragdite and Thulite Specific Gravity

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

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