Bronzite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties

Bronzite and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite 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 Bronzite and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bronzite and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity

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