Iddingsite and Jasper Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8
  
2.58-2.91
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
{???} Perfect
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
3
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
  
SiO2
  
Iddingsite and Jasper Chemical Formula
While comparing Iddingsite and Jasper 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 Jasper chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Iddingsite- MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2
Iddingsite and Jasper Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iddingsite and Jasper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iddingsite and Jasper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iddingsite is 2.58-2.91 whereas that of Jasper is 2.58-2.91.