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Inderite and Tremolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

1.792.95-3.07
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

2.55-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Inderite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Inderite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Inderite and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Inderite and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Inderite is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.