Pearl and Inderite Physical Properties

Pearl

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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

2.60-2.851.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

none

{110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Pearl and Inderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Inderite chemical formula.

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

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Pearl and Inderite Specific Gravity

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