Iolite and Chondrodite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
  
3.10-3.20
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
3,1
  
Poor to good on (001)
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
  
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Iolite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula
While comparing Iolite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
- Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Iolite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.