Iddingsite and Pleonaste Physical Properties

Iddingsite and Pleonaste Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite and Pleonaste 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 Pleonaste chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Iddingsite- MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
• Chemical formula of Pleonaste- (Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Iddingsite and Pleonaste Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iddingsite and Pleonaste Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iddingsite and Pleonaste Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iddingsite is 3.80 whereas that of Pleonaste is 3.80.