Iolite and Gyrolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
  
2.48
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
3,1
  
Perfect on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
2
  
Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
  
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  
Iolite and Gyrolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Iolite and Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
- Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
Iolite and Gyrolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Gyrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is 2.48 whereas that of Gyrolite is 2.48.