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Pleonaste and Iolite Physical Properties


Iolite and Pleonaste Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.80   
2.6-2.7   

Fracture
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Cleavage
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3,1   

Mohs Hardness
8   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Mg2Al4Si5O18   

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Pleonaste and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pleonaste 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 Pleonaste and Iolite chemical formula.

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Pleonaste and Iolite Specific Gravity

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

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