Gaspite and Iolite Physical Properties

Gaspite

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

3.212.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

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3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Gaspite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspite 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 Gaspite and Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Gaspite and Iolite Specific Gravity

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