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Iddingsite and Eosphorite Physical Properties


Eosphorite and Iddingsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8  
3.05-3.08  

Fracture
-  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Perfect  
Poor on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
3  
5  

Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)  
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Iddingsite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

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Iddingsite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iddingsite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iddingsite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iddingsite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.

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