Iolite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Iolite

Wulfenite

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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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.76.50-7.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

3,1

On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.53

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Iolite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈
Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Iolite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.