Demantoid and Iolite Physical Properties

Demantoid

Iolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.952.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

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3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Demantoid and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Demantoid and Iolite Specific Gravity

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