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Iolite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
2.72-2.83
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
3,1
Good on {100} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Iolite and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite and Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Iolite and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.