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Williamsite and Inderite Physical Properties

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
2.51-2.631.79
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
42.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Williamsite and Inderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Williamsite 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 Williamsite and Inderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Williamsite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Williamsite and Inderite Specific Gravity

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