Inderite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Inderite

Riebeckite

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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

1.793.28-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.55.0-6.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Inderite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

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

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Inderite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Inderite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Inderite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Inderite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.