Vlasovite and Iddingsite Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Iddingsite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.972.5-2.8

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

{???} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)

Vlasovite and Iddingsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Iddingsite chemical formula.

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

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Vlasovite and Iddingsite Specific Gravity

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