Tortoiseshell and Hardystonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.25-1.35
  
3.396-3.443
  
Fracture
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Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
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[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
  
Mohs Hardness
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3-4
  
Chemical Composition
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Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Tortoiseshell and Hardystonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tortoiseshell and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Tortoiseshell and Hardystonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tortoiseshell and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tortoiseshell and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tortoiseshell is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.