Inderite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

Inderite

Prasiolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.792.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Inderite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Inderite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Inderite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Inderite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Inderite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.