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Wernerite and Inderite Physical Properties


Inderite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80  
1.79  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{110} Good  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Wernerite and Inderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite 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 Wernerite and Inderite chemical formula.

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Wernerite and Inderite Specific Gravity

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

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