Iolite and Purpurite Physical Properties

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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

2.6-2.73.2-3.4

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

3,1

[100] [001] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.54-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Iolite and Purpurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite and Purpurite 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 Purpurite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈
Chemical formula of Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Iolite and Purpurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Purpurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Purpurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Purpurite is 3.2-3.4.