Paraiba and Inderite Physical Properties

Paraiba

Inderite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.04-3.131.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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{110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Paraiba and Inderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Paraiba 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 Paraiba and Inderite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Paraiba and Inderite Specific Gravity

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