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Inderite and Ettringite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Partially soluble in water
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.79
1.77
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
Perfect on {10 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Inderite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Inderite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Inderite and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Inderite and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Inderite is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.