Parisite and Iolite Physical Properties

Parisite

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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

4.33-4.422.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

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3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Parisite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Parisite 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 Parisite and Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Parisite- Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Parisite and Iolite Specific Gravity

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