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Amazonite and Iolite Physical Properties

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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
2.55-2.572.6-2.7
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
3,1
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Amazonite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Iolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Amazonite and Iolite Specific Gravity

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