Tugtupite and Paraiba Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.30-2.60
  
3.04-3.13
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
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Cleavage
{111} Imperfect
  
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
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Tugtupite and Paraiba Chemical Formula
While comparing Tugtupite and Paraiba 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 Tugtupite and Paraiba chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tugtupite- Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Tugtupite and Paraiba Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tugtupite and Paraiba Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tugtupite and Paraiba Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tugtupite is 3.04-3.13 whereas that of Paraiba is 3.04-3.13.