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Thaumasite

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Thaumasite and Halite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
-
-
1.91
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Indistinct
3.5
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
 
Brittle
Water-soluble
-
2.17
Conchoidal
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
2.0-2.5
NaCl

Thaumasite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thaumasite and Halite 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 Thaumasite and Halite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

Thaumasite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thaumasite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thaumasite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thaumasite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.