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Faustite and Iolite Physical Properties


Iolite and Faustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.9   
2.6-2.7   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct   
3,1   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Mg2Al4Si5O18   

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Faustite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Iolite chemical formula.

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Faustite and Iolite Specific Gravity

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

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