Baddeleyite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties

Baddeleyite

Cordierite Iolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.5-6.02.56-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Distinct

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Baddeleyite and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Baddeleyite and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity

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