Iddingsite and Adularia Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8
  
2.54-2.61
  
Fracture
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Cleavage
{???} Perfect
  
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Mohs Hardness
3
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
  
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Iddingsite and Adularia Chemical Formula
While comparing Iddingsite and Adularia 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 Iddingsite and Adularia chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Iddingsite- MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Iddingsite and Adularia Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iddingsite and Adularia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iddingsite and Adularia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iddingsite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Adularia is 2.54-2.61.