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Thulite and Hardystonite Physical Properties


Hardystonite and Thulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.1   
3.396-3.443   

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

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Thulite and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

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Thulite and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thulite and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thulite and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thulite is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.

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