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Uvite and Inderite Physical Properties


Inderite and Uvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14   
1.79   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven   

Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct   
{110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
2.5   

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)   

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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.

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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.

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