Iddingsite and Thulite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8
  
3.1
  
Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{???} Perfect
  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
3
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
Iddingsite and Thulite Chemical Formula
While comparing Iddingsite and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Iddingsite- MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Iddingsite and Thulite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iddingsite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iddingsite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iddingsite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.