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Iolite and Anglesite Physical Properties

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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
2.6-2.76.30-6.39
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
3,1
[001] good, [210] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Iolite and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite and Anglesite 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 Iolite and Anglesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Iolite and Anglesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.