Inderite and Gypsum Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Flexible
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.79
2.20-2.40
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{110} Good
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
Mohs Hardness
2.5
2
Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Inderite and Gypsum Chemical Formula
While comparing Inderite and Gypsum 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 Gypsum chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Inderite and Gypsum Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Inderite and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Inderite and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Inderite is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.
