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Cordierite Iolite
Cordierite Iolite

Austinite
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Cordierite Iolite and Austinite 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.
 
Brittle
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
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4.12
Uneven
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
4-4.5
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Cordierite Iolite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite Iolite and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

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Cordierite Iolite and Austinite Specific Gravity

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