Iolite and Analcime Physical Properties

Iolite

Analcime

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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

2.6-2.72.24-2.29

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

3,1

Very poor [100]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Iolite and Analcime Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite and Analcime 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 Analcime chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈
Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Iolite and Analcime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.