Magnetite and Inderite Physical Properties

Magnetite

Inderite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.21.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

{110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Magnetite and Inderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite and Inderite 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 Magnetite and Inderite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Magnetite and Inderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnetite and Inderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnetite and Inderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnetite is 1.79 whereas that of Inderite is 1.79.