Sard and Iolite Physical Properties

Sard

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

2.58-2.63

2.6-2.7

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

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3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

7-7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Sard and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Sard and Iolite Specific Gravity

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