Inderite and Barite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.79
  
4.48
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
{110} Good
  
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
BaSO4
  
Inderite and Barite Chemical Formula
While comparing Inderite and Barite 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 Barite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Inderite and Barite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Inderite and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Inderite and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Inderite is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.