Sarcopside and Iolite Physical Properties

Sarcopside

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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.79-3.942.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery

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1.6 Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

47-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Sarcopside and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Sarcopside and Iolite Specific Gravity

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