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Iolite and Eudialyte Physical Properties


Eudialyte and Iolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
H₂SO₄  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7  
2.74-3.00  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
3,1  
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18  
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Iolite and Eudialyte Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite and Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte chemical formula.

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Iolite and Eudialyte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Eudialyte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Eudialyte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is 2.74-3.00 whereas that of Eudialyte is 2.74-3.00.

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