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Colemanite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.40-2.422.56-2.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Colemanite and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Colemanite 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 Colemanite and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Colemanite- Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Colemanite and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity

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