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Jeremejevite and Iolite Physical Properties


Iolite and Jeremejevite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.31   
2.6-2.7   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None observed   
3,1   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Mg2Al4Si5O18   

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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.

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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.

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