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Iddingsite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Rhodolite and Iddingsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8   
3.84   

Fracture
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Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{???} Perfect   
none, may show indistinct parting   

Mohs Hardness
3   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)   
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   

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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.

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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.

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