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Iolite and Johachidolite Physical Properties


Johachidolite and Iolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7   
3.45   

Fracture
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Cleavage
3,1   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18   
CaAlB 3O 7Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Iolite and Johachidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite and Johachidolite 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 Johachidolite chemical formula.

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Iolite and Johachidolite Specific Gravity

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

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