Glass and Iddingsite Physical Properties

Glass

Iddingsite

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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

2.39-4.002.5-2.8

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

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1.6 Cleavage

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{???} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-63

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)

Glass and Iddingsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass and Iddingsite 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 Glass and Iddingsite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iddingsite- MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)

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Glass and Iddingsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glass and Iddingsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glass and Iddingsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glass is 2.5-2.8 whereas that of Iddingsite is 2.5-2.8.