Thomsonite Subgroup

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 5.0 – 5.5
Specific Gravity 2.25 – 2.4
Refractive Index 1.51 – 1.55
Crystal System Orthorhombic
Luster Silky
Cleavage Perfect
Fracture Uneven
Color various
Birefringence 0.015
Pleochroism Nil

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Thomsonite Subgroup
Mohs hardness of Thomsonite Subgroup shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Thomsonite Subgroup
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

a b c Orthorhombic a ≠ b ≠ c, α = β = γ = 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

About Thomsonite Subgroup

汤姆逊沸石是沸石族矿物的一个亚族,呈白色、粉色至棕色,常见放射状或球状集合体。美国明尼苏达州苏必利尔湖沿岸出产的汤姆逊沸石圆形结核(称为"眼石")颇具特色,色彩丰富,是当地的特色宝石。常被切割成素面宝石,美国、格陵兰和苏格兰是主要产地,深受地方宝石收藏家喜爱。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thomsonite Subgroup?
汤姆逊沸石是沸石族矿物的一个亚族,呈白色、粉色至棕色,常见放射状或球状集合体。美国明尼苏达州苏必利尔湖沿岸出产的汤姆逊沸石圆形结核(称为"眼石")颇具特色,色彩丰富,是当地的特色宝石。常被切割成素面宝石,美国、格陵兰和苏格兰是主要产地,深受地方宝石收藏家喜爱。
What is the hardness of Thomsonite Subgroup?
Thomsonite Subgroup has a Mohs hardness of 5.0 to 5.5, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Thomsonite Subgroup?
Thomsonite Subgroup is primarily Various.
How much does Thomsonite Subgroup cost?
Thomsonite Subgroup falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Thomsonite Subgroup?
Thomsonite Subgroup belongs to the Orthorhombic crystal system.

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