Iolite and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties

Iolite

Pyrargyrite

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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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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.75.85

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

3,1

Distinct on {10 1 1}, imperfect on {01 1 2}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.52.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Ag 3SbS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Iolite and Pyrargyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite and Pyrargyrite 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 Pyrargyrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈
Chemical formula of Pyrargyrite- Ag 3SbS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Iolite and Pyrargyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Pyrargyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Pyrargyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is 5.85 whereas that of Pyrargyrite is 5.85.