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Zinnwaldite
Zinnwaldite

Inderite
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Zinnwaldite and Inderite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Elastic
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.9-3.11.79
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect basal {001}
{110} Good

Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.02.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Zinnwaldite and Inderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Inderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zinnwaldite- -
  • Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Zinnwaldite and Inderite Specific Gravity

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