Benitoite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Insoluble: HCl
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68
2.56-2.66
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Benitoite and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Benitoite 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 Benitoite and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Benitoite and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Cordierite Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Cordierite Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 2.56-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite Iolite is 2.56-2.66.