Afghanite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65
2.56-2.66
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Perfect {10 1 0}
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Afghanite and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Afghanite and Cordierite 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 Afghanite and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Afghanite and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Afghanite and Cordierite Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Afghanite and Cordierite Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Afghanite is 2.56-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite Iolite is 2.56-2.66.