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Cordierite Iolite
Cordierite Iolite

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Cordierite Iolite and Antigorite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.56-2.66
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Distinct
7-7.5
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
 
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2.58-2.80
Conchoidal
{001} Good
5-5.5
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Cordierite Iolite and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite Iolite and Antigorite 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 Antigorite chemical formula.

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Cordierite Iolite and Antigorite Specific Gravity

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