Vlasovite and Iolite Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Iolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.972.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

67-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Vlasovite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Vlasovite and Iolite Specific Gravity

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