Barite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties

Barite

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

4.482.56-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

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

Barite and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite 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 Barite and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Barite and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity

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