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Staurolite and Indicolite Physical Properties


Indicolite and Staurolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
3.7-3.8   
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
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Cleavage
Distinct on {010}   
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
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Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
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Staurolite and Indicolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Staurolite and Indicolite 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 Staurolite and Indicolite chemical formula.

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Staurolite and Indicolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Staurolite and Indicolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Staurolite and Indicolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Staurolite is Not Available whereas that of Indicolite is Not Available.

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