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Inderite and Grandidierite Physical Properties

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
2.85-3.00
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Inderite and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Inderite and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Inderite and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Inderite and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Inderite is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.