Iolite and Inderite Physical Properties

Iolite

Inderite

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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

2.6-2.71.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

3,1

{110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Iolite and Inderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite and Inderite 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 Inderite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈
Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Iolite and Inderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Inderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Inderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is 1.79 whereas that of Inderite is 1.79.