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Piemontite and Iolite Physical Properties


Iolite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.6-2.7   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery   
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Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct   
3,1   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Mg2Al4Si5O18   

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Piemontite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite 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 Piemontite and Iolite chemical formula.

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Piemontite and Iolite Specific Gravity

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

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