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Thomsonite and Alabaster Physical Properties


Alabaster and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.40  
2.30  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
perfect on {010}; good on {100}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
2  

Chemical Composition
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Thomsonite and Alabaster Chemical Formula

While comparing Thomsonite and Alabaster 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 Alabaster chemical formula.

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Thomsonite and Alabaster Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thomsonite and Alabaster Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thomsonite and Alabaster Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thomsonite is 2.30 whereas that of Alabaster is 2.30.

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