Clinohumite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties

Clinohumite

Cordierite Iolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.13-3.752.56-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {100}

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

67-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Clinohumite and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohumite 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 Clinohumite and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinohumite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 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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Clinohumite and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity

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