Iolite and Lepidolite Physical Properties

Iolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.72.80-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

3,1

{001} perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Iolite and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite and Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈
Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Iolite and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Lepidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Lepidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is 2.80-2.90 whereas that of Lepidolite is 2.80-2.90.