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Chondrodite and Iolite Physical Properties


Iolite and Chondrodite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20   
2.6-2.7   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)   
3,1   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Mg2Al4Si5O18   

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Chondrodite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite and Iolite 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 Chondrodite and Iolite chemical formula.

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Chondrodite and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.

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