Nepouite and Iolite Physical Properties

Nepouite

Iolite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.18-3.242.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

perfect on {001}

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

27-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Nepouite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite 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 Nepouite and Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Compare Green Gemstones

Nepouite Vs Richterite

Nepouite Vs Riebeckite

Nepouite Vs Rosasite

Nepouite and Iolite Specific Gravity

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