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Iddingsite and Fibrolite Physical Properties


Fibrolite and Iddingsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8   
3.14-3.25   

Fracture
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Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{???} Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
3   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)   
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Iddingsite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

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Iddingsite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iddingsite and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iddingsite and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iddingsite is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.

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