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Inderite
Inderite

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Inderite and Rosasite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Effervesces in cold

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

1.794-4.2
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Splintery

Cleavage

{110} Good
Perfect on {100} and {010}

Mohs Hardness

2.54
2 10
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Chemical Composition

MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2

Inderite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Rosasite- CuZn(CO3)(OH)2

Inderite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Inderite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Inderite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Inderite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.