Datolite and Iolite Physical Properties

Datolite

Iolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.002.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

None

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Datolite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Datolite 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 Datolite and Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Datolite- CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Datolite and Iolite Specific Gravity

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