Chromite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties

Chromite

Cordierite Iolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.5-4.82.56-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

None, parting may develop along {111}

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe++Cr2O4

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

Chromite and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite 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 Chromite and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Chromite and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity

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