Unakite and Thulite Physical Properties

Unakite

Thulite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.85-3.203.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-76-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

Unakite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Unakite and Thulite 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 Unakite and Thulite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

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Unakite and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Unakite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Unakite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Unakite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.