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Iddingsite and Chondrodite Physical Properties


Chondrodite and Iddingsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8   
3.10-3.20   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{???} Perfect   
Poor to good on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
3   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)   
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Iddingsite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

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Iddingsite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iddingsite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iddingsite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iddingsite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.

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