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Vishnevite and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Thomsonite and Vishnevite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.25-2.40   

Fracture
Brittle, Uneven   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect   
perfect on {010}; good on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Vishnevite and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite and Thomsonite 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 Vishnevite and Thomsonite chemical formula.

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Vishnevite and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vishnevite and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vishnevite and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vishnevite is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.

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