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Tortoiseshell and Magnetite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

1.25-1.355.2
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
None

Mohs Hardness

-99995.5-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tortoiseshell and Magnetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tortoiseshell and Magnetite 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 Magnetite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tortoiseshell- -
  • Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tortoiseshell and Magnetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tortoiseshell and Magnetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tortoiseshell and Magnetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tortoiseshell is 5.2 whereas that of Magnetite is 5.2.