Iolite and Hypersthene Physical Properties

Iolite

Hypersthene

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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

2.6-2.73.45-3.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

3,1

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Iolite and Hypersthene Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite and Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈
Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Iolite and Hypersthene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Hypersthene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Hypersthene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is 3.45-3.55 whereas that of Hypersthene is 3.45-3.55.