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Phosphosiderite and Iolite Physical Properties


Iolite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.76  
2.6-2.7  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  
3,1  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
Mg2Al4Si5O18  

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Phosphosiderite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite and Iolite chemical formula.

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Phosphosiderite and Iolite Specific Gravity

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

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