Amber and Inderite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
  
1.79
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
None
  
{110} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
  
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Amber and Inderite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Inderite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
- Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Amber and Inderite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Inderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Inderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 1.79 whereas that of Inderite is 1.79.
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