Iolite and Simpsonite Physical Properties

Iolite

Simpsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.7Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

3,1

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Iolite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈
Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Iolite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.