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Thomsonite and Plasma Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Solubility

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-

Durability

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Specific Gravity

2.25-2.40-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Cleavage

perfect on {010}; good on {100}
None

Mohs Hardness

5-5.5-9999
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
Cu9(AsO4)2(OH)10

Thomsonite and Plasma Chemical Formula

While comparing Thomsonite and Plasma 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 Plasma 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 Plasma- Cu9(AsO4)2(OH)10

Thomsonite and Plasma Specific Gravity

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