Inderite and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.79
2.08-2.16
Fracture
Uneven
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{110} Good
distinct/good on {1011}
Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Inderite and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Inderite and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Inderite and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Inderite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Inderite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Inderite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.