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Iddingsite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Iddingsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8   
2.55-2.57   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
{???} Perfect   
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
3   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)   
KAlSi3O8   

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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.

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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.

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