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Revision as of 13:21, 8 June 2022
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.
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Mohs Hardness | 6.0 - 6.5 |
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| Density | 3.2-3.4 g/ml |
Resources and Citations
- Mineralogy Database: Zoisite