Iddingsite and Pearl Physical Properties

Iddingsite

Pearl

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.82.60-2.85

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Perfect

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

32.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)

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Iddingsite and Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite and Pearl 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 Pearl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iddingsite- MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)

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Iddingsite and Pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iddingsite and Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iddingsite and Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iddingsite is 2.60-2.85 whereas that of Pearl is 2.60-2.85.