Iolite and Moldavite Physical Properties

Iolite and Moldavite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite and Moldavite 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 Moldavite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈
• Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Iolite and Moldavite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Moldavite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Moldavite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is 2.32-2.38 whereas that of Moldavite is 2.32-2.38.