Tortoiseshell and Scorzalite Physical Properties

Tortoiseshell and Scorzalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tortoiseshell and Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite chemical formula.

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• Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tortoiseshell and Scorzalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tortoiseshell and Scorzalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tortoiseshell and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tortoiseshell is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.