Iolite and Londonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
3.34
Fracture
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ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
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Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
(Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Iolite and Londonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Iolite and Londonite 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 Londonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
- Chemical formula of Londonite- (Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Iolite and Londonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Londonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Londonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is 3.34 whereas that of Londonite is 3.34.