Thulite

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 6.0 – 7.0
Specific Gravity 3.1
Refractive Index 1.695
Crystal System Orthorhombic
Cleavage Perfect
Fracture Conchoidal
Color various
Birefringence 0.006

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Thulite
Mohs hardness of Thulite shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Thulite
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 Moderate ($50-500/ct)

About Thulite

菱锰黝帘石是黝帘石的粉色至玫瑰红色锰质品种,以挪威的古称"图勒"命名,因主要产自挪威而闻名于世。常被切割成素面宝石或用于雕刻,其温润的粉色调深受珠宝设计师和收藏家喜爱。挪威之外,澳大利亚、美国和纳米比亚也有产出,是北欧宝石中颇具代表性的品种。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thulite?
菱锰黝帘石是黝帘石的粉色至玫瑰红色锰质品种,以挪威的古称"图勒"命名,因主要产自挪威而闻名于世。常被切割成素面宝石或用于雕刻,其温润的粉色调深受珠宝设计师和收藏家喜爱。挪威之外,澳大利亚、美国和纳米比亚也有产出,是北欧宝石中颇具代表性的品种。
What is the hardness of Thulite?
Thulite has a Mohs hardness of 6.0 to 7.0, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Thulite?
Thulite is primarily Various.
How much does Thulite cost?
Thulite falls into the Moderate ($50-500/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Thulite?
Thulite belongs to the Orthorhombic crystal system.

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