Inderite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Inderite

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.793.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaF₂

Inderite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Inderite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Inderite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Inderite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Inderite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.