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Iddingsite and Piemontite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.5-2.8
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{???} Perfect
3
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
 
Brittle
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-9999
Uneven, Splintery
[001] good, [100] distinct
6-6.5
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)

Iddingsite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Iddingsite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iddingsite and Piemontite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iddingsite Vs Piemontite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iddingsite is whereas that of Piemontite is .