Iolite and Colemanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
2.40-2.42
Fracture
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Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
3,1
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Iolite and Colemanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Iolite and Colemanite 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 Colemanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
- Chemical formula of Colemanite- Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Iolite and Colemanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Colemanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Colemanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is 2.40-2.42 whereas that of Colemanite is 2.40-2.42.