Iolite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

Iolite

Lawsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.73.09

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

3,1

Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.58

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Iolite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Iolite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.