Iolite and Danburite Physical Properties

Iolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.72.97-3.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

3,1

{001} Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Iolite and Danburite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite and Danburite 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 Danburite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈
Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Iolite and Danburite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.