Chondrodite and Iolite Physical Properties

Chondrodite

Iolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.10-3.202.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

Poor to good on (001)

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Chondrodite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Chondrodite and Iolite Specific Gravity

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