Hodgkinsonite and Iolite Physical Properties

Hodgkinsonite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hodgkinsonite 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 Hodgkinsonite and Iolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Hodgkinsonite- Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Hodgkinsonite and Iolite Specific Gravity

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