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Inderite and Gahnite 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
1.794.00-4.62
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
Indistinct parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Inderite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

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

Inderite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Inderite and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Inderite and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Inderite is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.