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Strontianite and Thulite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.63-3.793.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Strontianite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Strontianite 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 Strontianite and Thulite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Strontianite and Thulite Specific Gravity

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