Iolite and Apatite Physical Properties

Iolite

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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

2.6-2.73.16-3.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven

1.6 Cleavage

3,1

[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Iolite and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite and Apatite 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 Apatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈
Chemical formula of Apatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Iolite and Apatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Apatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Apatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is 3.16-3.23 whereas that of Apatite is 3.16-3.23.