Herderite and Iolite Physical Properties

Herderite

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

2.90-3.022.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct on {110}

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Herderite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite 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 Herderite and Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Herderite and Iolite Specific Gravity

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