Iolite and Sphalerite 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

2.6-2.73.95-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

3,1

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Iolite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈
Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Iolite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.