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Shortite and Coral Physical Properties


Coral and Shortite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.61   
2.60-2.70   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{010} Distinct   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
Na 2Ca 2(CO 3) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Shortite and Coral Chemical Formula

While comparing Shortite and Coral 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 Shortite and Coral chemical formula.

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Shortite and Coral Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shortite and Coral Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shortite and Coral Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shortite is 2.60-2.70 whereas that of Coral is 2.60-2.70.

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