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Cordierite Iolite and Caledonite Physical Properties


Caledonite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.66   
5.6-5.76   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
[001] perfect; [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Cordierite Iolite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite Iolite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

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Cordierite Iolite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite Iolite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite Iolite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite Iolite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.

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