Iolite and Diamond Physical Properties

Iolite

Diamond

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.7

3.50-3.53

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

3,1

111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Iolite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈
Chemical formula of Diamond- C

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Iolite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.