Inderite and Calcite Physical Properties

Inderite

Calcite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.792.67-2.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.53

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Inderite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Inderite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Inderite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Inderite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Inderite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.