Iddingsite and Amazonite Physical Properties

Iddingsite

Amazonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.82.55-2.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Perfect

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

36-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)

KAlSi₃O₈

Iddingsite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iddingsite- MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Iddingsite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iddingsite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iddingsite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iddingsite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.