Anatase and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties

Anatase

Cordierite Iolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.82-3.972.56-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] and [011]

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-67-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Anatase and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase 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 Anatase and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Anatase and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Cordierite Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Cordierite Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 2.56-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite Iolite is 2.56-2.66.