Iddingsite and Scorzalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8
  
3.31
  
Fracture
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Uneven
  
Cleavage
{???} Perfect
  
{110} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
3
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
  
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Iddingsite and Scorzalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Iddingsite and Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Iddingsite- MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Iddingsite and Scorzalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iddingsite and Scorzalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iddingsite and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iddingsite is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.