Iddingsite and Diamond Physical Properties

Iddingsite

Diamond

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.83.50-3.53

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Perfect

111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

310

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)

Iddingsite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iddingsite- MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
Chemical formula of Diamond- C

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Iddingsite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iddingsite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iddingsite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iddingsite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.