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Thomsonite and Anatase Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

2.25-2.403.82-3.97
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

perfect on {010}; good on {100}
Perfect on [001] and [011]

Mohs Hardness

5-5.55.5-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Thomsonite and Anatase Chemical Formula

While comparing Thomsonite and Anatase 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 Anatase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Thomsonite and Anatase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thomsonite and Anatase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thomsonite and Anatase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thomsonite is 3.82-3.97 whereas that of Anatase is 3.82-3.97.