Iolite and Stichtite 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

2.6-2.72.11-2.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

3,1

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Iolite and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈
Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Iolite and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.