Cordierite Iolite and Bowenite Physical Properties

Cordierite Iolite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite Iolite and Bowenite 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 Bowenite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Cordierite Iolite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite Iolite and Bowenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite Iolite and Bowenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite Iolite is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Bowenite is 2.58-2.80.