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Carnallite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties


Cordierite Iolite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.6   
2.56-2.66   

Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
None   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)   
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Carnallite and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite 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 Carnallite and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.

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Carnallite and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity

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

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