Amazonite and Iolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
  
2.6-2.7
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
  
3,1
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
7-7.5
  
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.