Iolite and Fayalite Physical Properties

Iolite

Fayalite

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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

2.6-2.74.392

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

3,1

{010} moderate, {100} imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Iolite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈
Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Iolite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.