Girasol and Iolite Physical Properties

Girasol

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

1.98-2.502.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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1.6 Cleavage

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3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Girasol and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Girasol 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 Girasol and Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Girasol- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Girasol and Iolite Specific Gravity

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