Morion and Iddingsite Physical Properties

Morion

Iddingsite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.652.5-2.8

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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1.6 Cleavage

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{???} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)

Morion and Iddingsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morion and Iddingsite 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 Morion and Iddingsite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Iddingsite- MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)

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Morion and Iddingsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morion and Iddingsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morion and Iddingsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morion is 2.5-2.8 whereas that of Iddingsite is 2.5-2.8.