Cassiterite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties

Cassiterite

Cordierite Iolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.86-7.032.56-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular

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

1.6 Cleavage

{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-77-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Cassiterite and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite 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 Cassiterite and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Cassiterite and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity

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