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A minor ornamental stone that is a pink variety of zoisite. Thulite was discovered near Telemark, Norway and named for Thule, an old name for Norway. The transparent pink stone has been used as a gemstone. | A minor ornamental stone that is a pink variety of zoisite. Thulite was discovered near Telemark, Norway and named for Thule, an old name for Norway. The transparent pink stone has been used as a gemstone. | ||
| − | See also [ | + | See also [[zoisite|zoisite]]. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Revision as of 11:49, 10 May 2016
Description
A minor ornamental stone that is a pink variety of zoisite. Thulite was discovered near Telemark, Norway and named for Thule, an old name for Norway. The transparent pink stone has been used as a gemstone.
See also Zoisite.
Synonyms and Related Terms
zoisite
| Mohs Hardness | 6.0 - 6.5 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3.2-3.4 |
Additional Information
Mineralogy Database: Zoisite