Iddingsite and Uvite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8
  
2.97-3.14
  
Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{???} Perfect
  
{1011} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
3
  
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Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
  
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Iddingsite and Uvite Chemical Formula
While comparing Iddingsite and Uvite 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 Uvite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Iddingsite- MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Iddingsite and Uvite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iddingsite and Uvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iddingsite and Uvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iddingsite is 2.97-3.14 whereas that of Uvite is 2.97-3.14.