Augelite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties

Augelite

Cordierite 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

2.70-2.752.56-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Augelite and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Augelite 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 Augelite and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Augelite- Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Augelite and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity

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