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Iddingsite and Vlasovite Physical Properties


Vlasovite and Iddingsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8   
2.97   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{???} Perfect   
Distinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
3   
6   

Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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