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Thulite and Londonite Physical Properties


Londonite 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   
3.34   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
(Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Thulite and Londonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite and Londonite 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 Londonite chemical formula.

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Thulite and Londonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thulite and Londonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thulite and Londonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thulite is 3.34 whereas that of Londonite is 3.34.

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