Ceylonite and Iolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
none
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9
  
2.6-2.7
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Indistinct
  
3,1
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
  
Mg2Al4Si5O18
  
Ceylonite and Iolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Iolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
Ceylonite and Iolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.