Iolite and Smithsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
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Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
4.00-4.65
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
3,1
Perfect on [1011]
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Iolite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Iolite and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
- Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Iolite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.