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Thomsonite and Quartz Physical Properties


Quartz and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.40  
2.65  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
perfect on {010}; good on {100}  
{0110} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
7  

Chemical Composition
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO2  

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Thomsonite and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Thomsonite and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

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Thomsonite and Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thomsonite and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thomsonite and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thomsonite is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.

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