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Thulite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties


Clinohedrite and Thulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1   
3.28-3.335   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Thulite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite and Clinohedrite 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 Thulite and Clinohedrite chemical formula.

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Thulite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thulite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thulite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thulite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.

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