Iolite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Physical Properties

Iolite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline 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 Indicolite Blue Tourmaline chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈
• Chemical formula of Indicolite Blue Tourmaline- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Iolite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is 3.05-3.11 whereas that of Indicolite Blue Tourmaline is 3.05-3.11.