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Iddingsite and Cryolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Soluble

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

2.5-2.82.97
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven

Cleavage

{???} Perfect
None observed

Mohs Hardness

32.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Iddingsite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Iddingsite- MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Iddingsite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iddingsite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iddingsite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iddingsite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.