Iolite and Mottramite Physical Properties

Iolite

Mottramite

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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

5.9

1.5 Fracture

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Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

3,1

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Iolite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Iolite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.