Iddingsite and Scorodite Physical Properties

Iddingsite

Scorodite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.8Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Perfect

{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

33.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)

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Iddingsite and Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.

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

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Iddingsite and Scorodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iddingsite and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iddingsite and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iddingsite is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.