Povondraite and Iolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.26
  
2.6-2.7
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
None
  
3,1
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  
Mg2Al4Si5O18
  
Povondraite and Iolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Povondraite 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 Povondraite and Iolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Povondraite- NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
Povondraite and Iolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Povondraite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Povondraite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Povondraite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.