Iolite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Iolite

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.72.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

3,1

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.52.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Iolite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Iolite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.