Iolite and Forsterite Physical Properties

Iolite

Forsterite

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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

2.6-2.73.23-3.26

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

Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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

Iolite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.

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

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Iolite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.