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Iddingsite and Serendibite Physical Properties

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
2.5-2.83.43-3.44
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Perfect
None Observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
36.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Iddingsite and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Iddingsite- MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Iddingsite and Serendibite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iddingsite and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iddingsite and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iddingsite is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.