Iddingsite and Hematite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8
  
5.00-5.30
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{???} Perfect
  
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
  
Mohs Hardness
3
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Iddingsite and Hematite Chemical Formula
While comparing Iddingsite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Iddingsite- MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Iddingsite and Hematite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iddingsite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iddingsite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iddingsite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.