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Gaspeite and Iolite Physical Properties


Iolite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.71   
2.6-2.7   

Fracture
Uneven   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
3,1   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
Mg2Al4Si5O18   

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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.

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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.

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