Lepidocrocite and Iolite Physical Properties

Lepidocrocite

Iolite

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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

42.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Lepidocrocite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite and Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Lepidocrocite and Iolite Specific Gravity

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