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Iddingsite and Chiastolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.5-2.8
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{???} Perfect
3
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
 
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3.00-3.15
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Indistinct
5-5.5
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Iddingsite and Chiastolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite and Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite chemical formula.

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Iddingsite and Chiastolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iddingsite and Chiastolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iddingsite Vs Chiastolite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iddingsite is whereas that of Chiastolite is .