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Inderite and Astrophyllite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.793.2-3.4
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.53
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Inderite and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite and Astrophyllite 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 Inderite and Astrophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Inderite and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Inderite and Astrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Inderite and Astrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Inderite is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Astrophyllite is 3.2-3.4.