Chrysoprase and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
2.56-2.66
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
None
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Chrysoprase and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
- Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chrysoprase and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Cordierite Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Cordierite Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 2.56-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite Iolite is 2.56-2.66.