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Gaspeite and Iolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.712.6-2.7
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
3,1
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Gaspeite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Iolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  • Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Gaspeite and Iolite Specific Gravity

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