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Thaumasite and Pearl Physical Properties


Pearl and Thaumasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.91   
2.60-2.85   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
none   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
2.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Thaumasite and Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Thaumasite and Pearl 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 Pearl chemical formula.

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Thaumasite and Pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thaumasite and Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thaumasite and Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thaumasite is 2.60-2.85 whereas that of Pearl is 2.60-2.85.

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