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Villiaumite and Thulite Physical Properties


Thulite and Villiaumite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.79   
3.1   

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

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect   
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
2   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Villiaumite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite and Thulite chemical formula.

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Villiaumite and Thulite Specific Gravity

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

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