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Uvite and Inderite Physical Properties

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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
2.97-3.14
1.79
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uvite and Inderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Inderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uvite and Inderite Specific Gravity

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