Thulite

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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

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