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Cordierite Iolite
Cordierite Iolite

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Cordierite Iolite and Dioptase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.663.25-3.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.55
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cordierite Iolite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite Iolite and Dioptase 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 Dioptase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cordierite Iolite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite Iolite and Dioptase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite Iolite and Dioptase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite Iolite is 3.25-3.35 whereas that of Dioptase is 3.25-3.35.