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Iolite and Sellaite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.6-2.7
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3,1
7-7.5
Mg2Al4Si5O18
 
Brittle
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3.14-3.16
Conchoidal
Perfect on {010} and {110}
5-5.5
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Iolite and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite and Sellaite 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 Sellaite chemical formula.

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Iolite and Sellaite Specific Gravity

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