Iolite and Moonstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
2.56-2.60
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
3,1
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Iolite and Moonstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Iolite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
- Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Iolite and Moonstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.