Iddingsite and Vlasovite Physical Properties

Iddingsite

Vlasovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.82.97

1 7.18

2.4 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Brittle

2.5 Cleavage

{???} Perfect

Distinct on {010}

2.6 Mohs Hardness

2 10

2.9 Chemical Composition

MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)

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Iddingsite and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

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

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Iddingsite and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iddingsite and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iddingsite and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iddingsite is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.