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Thomsonite and Selenite Physical Properties


Selenite and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.40  
-9999  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
perfect on {010}; good on {100}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
2  

Chemical Composition
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CaSO4·2H2O  

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Thomsonite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thomsonite and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

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Thomsonite and Selenite Specific Gravity

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

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