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Iddingsite and Amber Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.5-2.81.05-1.10
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
32-2.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
[C,H,O]

Iddingsite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Iddingsite- MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

Iddingsite and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iddingsite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iddingsite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iddingsite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.