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Thulite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Pezzottaite 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   
2.90-3.14   

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

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   
Imperfect; basal   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Thulite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

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Thulite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thulite and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thulite and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thulite is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.

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