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Schorlomite and Iolite Physical Properties


Iolite and Schorlomite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.77-3.93   
2.6-2.7   

Fracture
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None   
3,1   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Mg2Al4Si5O18   

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Schorlomite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Iolite chemical formula.

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Schorlomite and Iolite Specific Gravity

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

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