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Musgravite and Iolite Physical Properties

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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
3.62-3.682.6-2.7
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
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3,1
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8-8.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Musgravite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Iolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Musgravite and Iolite Specific Gravity

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