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Thaumasite and Jeremejevite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.91
3.28-3.31
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Thaumasite and Jeremejevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thaumasite and Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite- Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Thaumasite and Jeremejevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thaumasite and Jeremejevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thaumasite and Jeremejevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thaumasite is 3.28-3.31 whereas that of Jeremejevite is 3.28-3.31.