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Crystal Quartz and Iolite Physical Properties


Iolite and Crystal Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.6-2.7   

Fracture
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Cleavage
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3,1   

Mohs Hardness
7   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
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Mg2Al4Si5O18   

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Crystal Quartz and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Crystal Quartz 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 Crystal Quartz and Iolite chemical formula.

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Crystal Quartz and Iolite Specific Gravity

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

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