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Inderite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite and Inderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.79  
2.50-2.80  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{110} Good  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Inderite and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

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Inderite and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Inderite and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Inderite and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Inderite is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.

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