Iddingsite and Ceylonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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none
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8
  
3.63-3.9
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{???} Perfect
  
Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
3
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
  
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
  
Iddingsite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Iddingsite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Iddingsite- MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Iddingsite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iddingsite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iddingsite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iddingsite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.