Mohawkite and Iolite Physical Properties

Mohawkite

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

Not Available2.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

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3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Mohawkite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite 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 Mohawkite and Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Mohawkite and Iolite Specific Gravity

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