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Shigaite and Iolite Physical Properties


Iolite and Shigaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Moderately flexible   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.32   
2.6-2.7   

Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
3,1   

Mohs Hardness
2   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Mg2Al4Si5O18   

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Shigaite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Iolite chemical formula.

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Shigaite and Iolite Specific Gravity

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

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