Garnet and Iolite Physical Properties

Garnet

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

3.55-4.332.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Garnet and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Garnet and Iolite Specific Gravity

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