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Thomsonite and Esperite Physical Properties


Esperite and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.40  
4.28-4.42  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
perfect on {010}; good on {100}  
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Thomsonite and Esperite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thomsonite and Esperite 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 Esperite chemical formula.

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Thomsonite and Esperite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thomsonite and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thomsonite and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thomsonite is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.

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