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Nacre and Inderite Physical Properties


Inderite and Nacre Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
1.79  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{110} Good  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
CaCO3  
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Nacre and Inderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nacre 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 Nacre and Inderite chemical formula.

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Nacre and Inderite Specific Gravity

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

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