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Thomsonite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Whitlockite and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.40  
3.12  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Thomsonite and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thomsonite and Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite chemical formula.

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Thomsonite and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thomsonite and Whitlockite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thomsonite and Whitlockite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thomsonite is 3.12 whereas that of Whitlockite is 3.12.

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