Inderite and Emerald Physical Properties

Inderite

Emerald

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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Hard

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.792.67-2.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Imperfect on the [0001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Inderite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Inderite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Inderite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Inderite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Inderite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.