Iolite and Analcime Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
2.24-2.29
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
3,1
Very poor [100]
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5-5.5
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
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.