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Inderite and Iolite Physical Properties


Iolite and Inderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.79  
2.6-2.7  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{110} Good  
3,1  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Mg2Al4Si5O18  

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Inderite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite 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 Inderite and Iolite chemical formula.

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Inderite and Iolite Specific Gravity

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

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