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Ekanite and Iolite Physical Properties


Iolite and Ekanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.28-3.32   
2.6-2.7   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{101} Distinct   
3,1   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Mg2Al4Si5O18   

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Ekanite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ekanite 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 Ekanite and Iolite chemical formula.

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Ekanite and Iolite Specific Gravity

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

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