Iolite and Orthoclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
  
2.54-2.61
  
Fracture
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Gems, Uneven
  
Cleavage
3,1
  
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
  
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Iolite and Orthoclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Iolite and Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
- Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Iolite and Orthoclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.