Thulite and Gaspeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
HCl soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.1
  
3.71
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
  
{10 1 1} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
4.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  
Thulite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Thulite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
- Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Thulite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thulite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thulite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thulite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.