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Inderite and Fayalite Physical Properties

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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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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.79
4.392
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Inderite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Inderite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Inderite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Inderite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Inderite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.