Inderite and Iolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.79
  
2.6-2.7
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
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Cleavage
{110} Good
  
3,1
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Mg2Al4Si5O18
  
Inderite and Iolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Inderite and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
Inderite and Iolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Inderite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Inderite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Inderite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.