Iolite and Tinzenite Physical Properties

Iolite

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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

2.6-2.73.355-3.433

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

3,1

{???} Good, {???} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Iolite and Tinzenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite and Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈
Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Iolite and Tinzenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.