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Tortoiseshell and Uvite Physical Properties


Uvite and Tortoiseshell Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.25-1.35  
2.97-3.14  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{1011} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
-  
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Tortoiseshell and Uvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tortoiseshell and Uvite 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 Uvite chemical formula.

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Tortoiseshell and Uvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tortoiseshell and Uvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tortoiseshell and Uvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tortoiseshell is 2.97-3.14 whereas that of Uvite is 2.97-3.14.

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