Chrysotile and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Cordierite Iolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.632.56-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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

Chrysotile and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Chrysotile and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity

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