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Iolite and Aragonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Dilute acid
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
2.93-2.96
1.5 Fracture
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Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
3,1
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Iolite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Iolite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.