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Viridine and Tortoiseshell Physical Properties


Tortoiseshell and Viridine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.05-3.21   
1.25-1.35   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
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Chemical Composition
(Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
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Viridine and Tortoiseshell Chemical Formula

While comparing Viridine and Tortoiseshell 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 Viridine and Tortoiseshell chemical formula.

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Viridine and Tortoiseshell Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Viridine and Tortoiseshell Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Viridine and Tortoiseshell Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Viridine is 1.25-1.35 whereas that of Tortoiseshell is 1.25-1.35.

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