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Inderite and Quartz Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.792.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2

Inderite and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2

Inderite and Quartz Specific Gravity

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