Sapphirine and Iolite Physical Properties

Sapphirine

Iolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.40-3.582.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Sapphirine and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine and Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Sapphirine and Iolite Specific Gravity

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