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Cordierite Iolite and Eosphorite Physical Properties


Eosphorite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.66  
3.05-3.08  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Distinct  
Poor on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Cordierite Iolite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite Iolite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

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Cordierite Iolite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite Iolite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite Iolite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite Iolite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.

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