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Eosphorite and Iolite Physical Properties


Iolite and Eosphorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08   
2.6-2.7   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven   
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Cleavage
Poor on {100}   
3,1   

Mohs Hardness
5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Mg2Al4Si5O18   

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Eosphorite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite and Iolite chemical formula.

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Eosphorite and Iolite Specific Gravity

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

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