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