Iddingsite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Iddingsite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.83.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Perfect

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

37-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Iddingsite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iddingsite- MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Iddingsite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iddingsite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iddingsite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iddingsite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.