Iolite and Jadeite Physical Properties

Iolite

Jadeite

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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

2.6-2.73.28-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

3,1

Good on [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Iolite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈
Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Iolite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.