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Zultanite and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Thomsonite and Zultanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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-  

Durability
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Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.25-2.40  

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
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NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Zultanite and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zultanite 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 Zultanite and Thomsonite chemical formula.

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Zultanite and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

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

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