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Tortoiseshell and Inderite Physical Properties


Inderite and Tortoiseshell Physical Properties


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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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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.

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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.

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