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Inderite and Wavellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.792.36
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.53.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Inderite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Inderite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Inderite and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Inderite and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Inderite is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.