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Tsavorite and Iolite Physical Properties


Iolite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
2.6-2.7  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
3,1  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  
Mg2Al4Si5O18  

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Tsavorite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite and Iolite chemical formula.

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Tsavorite and Iolite Specific Gravity

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

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