Chiastolite and Tugtupite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.00-3.15
  
2.30-2.60
  
Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
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{111} Imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  
Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Chiastolite and Tugtupite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chiastolite and Tugtupite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Chiastolite and Tugtupite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Tugtupite- Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chiastolite and Tugtupite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chiastolite and Tugtupite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chiastolite and Tugtupite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chiastolite is 2.30-2.60 whereas that of Tugtupite is 2.30-2.60.