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Iddingsite and Star Sapphire Physical Properties


Star Sapphire and Iddingsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8   
3.90-4.05   

Fracture
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Cleavage
{???} Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
3   
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Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)   
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Iddingsite and Star Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite and Star Sapphire 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 Star Sapphire chemical formula.

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Iddingsite and Star Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iddingsite and Star Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iddingsite and Star Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iddingsite is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Star Sapphire is 3.90-4.05.

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