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Thomsonite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.40  
3.06  

Fracture
-  
Sectile  

Cleavage
perfect on {010}; good on {100}  
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Thomsonite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thomsonite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Thomsonite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thomsonite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thomsonite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thomsonite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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