Inderite and Montebrasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.79
  
2.98-3.10
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
{110} Good
  
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Inderite and Montebrasite Chemical Formula
While comparing Inderite and Montebrasite 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 Montebrasite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Montebrasite- LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Inderite and Montebrasite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Inderite and Montebrasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Inderite and Montebrasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Inderite is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Montebrasite is 2.98-3.10.