Iddingsite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Iddingsite

Riebeckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.83.28-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Perfect

Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

35.0-6.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)

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Iddingsite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

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

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Iddingsite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iddingsite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iddingsite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iddingsite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.