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Tortoiseshell and Feldspar Physical Properties


Feldspar and Tortoiseshell Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.25-1.35  
2.56-2.75  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
two or three  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
-  
KAlSi3O8  

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Tortoiseshell and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Tortoiseshell and Feldspar 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 Tortoiseshell and Feldspar chemical formula.

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Tortoiseshell and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tortoiseshell and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tortoiseshell and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tortoiseshell is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.

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