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Iddingsite and Beryllonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

2.5-2.82.79-2.87
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal

Cleavage

{???} Perfect
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces

Mohs Hardness

35.5-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Iddingsite and Beryllonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite and Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Iddingsite- MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Iddingsite and Beryllonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iddingsite and Beryllonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iddingsite and Beryllonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iddingsite is 2.79-2.87 whereas that of Beryllonite is 2.79-2.87.