Iddingsite and Amber Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8
  
1.05-1.10
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{???} Perfect
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
3
  
2-2.5
  
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.