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Tortoiseshell
Tortoiseshell

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Tortoiseshell and Magnesite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Effervesces in hot HCl

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

1.25-1.352.92-3.12
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
[10 1 1] perfect

Mohs Hardness

-99993.5-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tortoiseshell and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tortoiseshell and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tortoiseshell- -
  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tortoiseshell and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tortoiseshell and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tortoiseshell and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tortoiseshell is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.