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Dallasite and Iolite Physical Properties


Iolite and Dallasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91   
2.6-2.7   

Fracture
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Cleavage
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3,1   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
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Mg2Al4Si5O18   

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Dallasite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dallasite 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 Dallasite and Iolite chemical formula.

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Dallasite and Iolite Specific Gravity

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

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