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Thulite and Prase Physical Properties


Prase 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   
2.64-2.69   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
7   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Thulite and Prase Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite and Prase 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 Prase chemical formula.

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Thulite and Prase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thulite and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thulite and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thulite is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.

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