Schultenite and Iolite Physical Properties

Schultenite

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

5.943-6.072.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

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1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Schultenite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schultenite 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 Schultenite and Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Schultenite and Iolite Specific Gravity

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