Iddingsite and Spinel Physical Properties

Iddingsite

Spinel

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.83.64-3.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Perfect

None, but may exhibit slight parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)

MgAl₂O₄

Iddingsite and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iddingsite- MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl₂O₄

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Iddingsite and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iddingsite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iddingsite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iddingsite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.