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Hibschite and Iddingsite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.05-3.08
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal
None
6.5
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
 
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2.5-2.8
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{???} Perfect
3
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)

Hibschite and Iddingsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibschite 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 Hibschite and Iddingsite chemical formula.

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Hibschite and Iddingsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibschite and Iddingsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibschite Vs Iddingsite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibschite is whereas that of Iddingsite is .