Iddingsite and Hauyne Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Gelatinises in acids
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8
  
2.4-2.5
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{???} Perfect
  
Distinct on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
3
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
  
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
  
Iddingsite and Hauyne Chemical Formula
While comparing Iddingsite and Hauyne 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 Hauyne chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Iddingsite- MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
Iddingsite and Hauyne Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iddingsite and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iddingsite and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iddingsite is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.