Petrified Wood and Iolite Physical Properties

Petrified Wood and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Petrified Wood and Iolite 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 Petrified Wood and Iolite chemical formula.

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• Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Petrified Wood and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Petrified Wood and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Petrified Wood and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Petrified Wood is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.