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Thomsonite and Pearl Physical Properties


Pearl and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.25-2.40   
2.60-2.85   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
2.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
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Thomsonite and Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Thomsonite and Pearl 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 Pearl chemical formula.

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Thomsonite and Pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thomsonite and Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thomsonite and Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thomsonite is 2.60-2.85 whereas that of Pearl is 2.60-2.85.

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