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Thomsonite and Agrellite Physical Properties


Agrellite and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.40  
2.88  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
perfect on {010}; good on {100}  
perfect [110]  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
NaCa2Si4O10F  

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Thomsonite and Agrellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thomsonite and Agrellite 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 Thomsonite and Agrellite chemical formula.

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Thomsonite and Agrellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thomsonite and Agrellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thomsonite and Agrellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thomsonite is 2.88 whereas that of Agrellite is 2.88.

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