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Legrandite and Iolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.98-4.042.6-2.7
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect, poor one {100}
3,1
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Legrandite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Legrandite 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 Legrandite and Iolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Legrandite and Iolite Specific Gravity

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