Iolite and Ametrine Physical Properties

Iolite

Ametrine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.72.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

3,1

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

SiO₂

Iolite and Ametrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite and Ametrine 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 Iolite and Ametrine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈
Chemical formula of Ametrine- SiO₂

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Iolite and Ametrine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Ametrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Ametrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is 2.65 whereas that of Ametrine is 2.65.