Iolite and Gedrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
3.15-3.259
Fracture
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Cleavage
3,1
Gedrite Magnesiogedrite , Comments: Dark gray cleavage fragment of magnesiogedrite (gedrite). , Location: Bamble, Telemark, Norway. , Scale: See Image.
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Iolite and Gedrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Iolite and Gedrite 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 Gedrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
- Chemical formula of Gedrite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Iolite and Gedrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Gedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Gedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is 3.15-3.259 whereas that of Gedrite is 3.15-3.259.