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Vanadinite and Inderite Physical Properties


Inderite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1  
1.79  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{110} Good  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
C20H36  
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Vanadinite and Inderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Inderite chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Inderite Specific Gravity

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

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