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Cordierite Iolite
Cordierite Iolite

Almandine Garnet
Almandine Garnet



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Cordierite Iolite and Almandine Garnet 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
2.56-2.664.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
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1.6 Cleavage
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None.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.57.5-8.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fe3Al2Si3O12

Cordierite Iolite and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite Iolite and Almandine Garnet 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 Cordierite Iolite and Almandine Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12

Cordierite Iolite and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite Iolite and Almandine Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite Iolite and Almandine Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite Iolite is 4.3 whereas that of Almandine Garnet is 4.3.