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Moroxite and Iolite Physical Properties


Iolite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26   
2.6-2.7   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
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Cleavage
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3,1   

Mohs Hardness
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7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Mg2Al4Si5O18   

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Moroxite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite 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 Moroxite and Iolite chemical formula.

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Moroxite and Iolite Specific Gravity

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

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