Goldstone and Iolite Physical Properties

Goldstone

Iolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.50-2.802.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

None

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

67-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Goldstone and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goldstone 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 Goldstone and Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Goldstone- Au
Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Goldstone and Iolite Specific Gravity

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