Jeremejevite and Iolite Physical Properties

Jeremejevite

Iolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.28-3.312.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

None observed

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Jeremejevite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jeremejevite and Iolite 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 Jeremejevite and Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jeremejevite- Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Jeremejevite and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jeremejevite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jeremejevite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jeremejevite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.