Inderite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Inderite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.793.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Inderite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Inderite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Inderite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Inderite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Inderite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.