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Thomsonite and Hurlbutite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.40
2.90
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
perfect on {010}; good on {100}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Thomsonite and Hurlbutite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thomsonite and Hurlbutite 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 Hurlbutite 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 Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Thomsonite and Hurlbutite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thomsonite and Hurlbutite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thomsonite and Hurlbutite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thomsonite is 2.90 whereas that of Hurlbutite is 2.90.