Iolite and Serpentine Physical Properties

Iolite

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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

2.6-2.72.44-2.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

3,1

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.52.5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Iolite and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite and Serpentine 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 Serpentine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈
Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Iolite and Serpentine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.