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Feldspar and Iolite Physical Properties


Iolite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75   
2.6-2.7   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
two or three   
3,1   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Mg2Al4Si5O18   

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Feldspar and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Iolite chemical formula.

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Feldspar and Iolite Specific Gravity

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

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