Diamond and Inderite Physical Properties

Diamond

Inderite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.531.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

{110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

102.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Diamond and Inderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Inderite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Diamond and Inderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Inderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Inderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 1.79 whereas that of Inderite is 1.79.