Aventurine and Iolite Physical Properties

Aventurine and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aventurine 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 Aventurine and Iolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Aventurine- SiO₂
• Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Aventurine and Iolite Specific Gravity

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