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Thomsonite and Powellite Physical Properties


Powellite and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.40   
4.23   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
perfect on {010}; good on {100}   
{111} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Thomsonite and Powellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thomsonite and Powellite 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 Powellite chemical formula.

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Thomsonite and Powellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thomsonite and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thomsonite and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thomsonite is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.

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