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Thaumasite and Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.91
3.95-4.03
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2 O 3

Thaumasite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Thaumasite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire 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 Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Thaumasite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thaumasite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thaumasite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thaumasite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.