Iddingsite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties

Iddingsite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite and Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Iddingsite- MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
• Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Iddingsite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iddingsite and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iddingsite and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iddingsite is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.