Iolite and Kutnohorite Physical Properties

Iolite

Kutnohorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.7

3.12

1.5 Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

3,1

Perfect on {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.5

3-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Iolite and Kutnohorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite and Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Iolite and Kutnohorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Kutnohorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Kutnohorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is 3.12 whereas that of Kutnohorite is 3.12.