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Thulite and Poudretteite Physical Properties


Poudretteite and Thulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.1   
2.51-2.53   

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

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Thulite and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

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Thulite and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thulite and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thulite and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thulite is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.

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