Taaffeite and Iolite Physical Properties

Taaffeite

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

3.60-3.612.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect/fair/absent

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8-8.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Taaffeite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite and Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Taaffeite and Iolite Specific Gravity

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