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Iddingsite and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Iddingsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8  
2.9  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Perfect  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
3  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)  
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Iddingsite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.

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Iddingsite and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iddingsite and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iddingsite and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iddingsite is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.

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