Tortoiseshell and Inderite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.25-1.35
  
1.79
  
Fracture
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Uneven
  
Cleavage
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{110} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
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2.5
  
Chemical Composition
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MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Tortoiseshell and Inderite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tortoiseshell and Inderite 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 Inderite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Tortoiseshell and Inderite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tortoiseshell and Inderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tortoiseshell and Inderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tortoiseshell is 1.79 whereas that of Inderite is 1.79.