Gedrite and Iolite Physical Properties

Gedrite

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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

3.15-3.2592.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

Gedrite Magnesiogedrite , Comments: Dark gray cleavage fragment of magnesiogedrite (gedrite). , Location: Bamble, Telemark, Norway. , Scale: See Image.

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-67-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Gedrite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gedrite 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 Gedrite and Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gedrite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Gedrite and Iolite Specific Gravity

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