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Sarcopside and Iolite Physical Properties


Iolite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.79-3.94   
2.6-2.7   

Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor   
3,1   

Mohs Hardness
4   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Mg2Al4Si5O18   

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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.

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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.

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