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Cordierite Iolite
Cordierite Iolite

Falcons Eye
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Cordierite Iolite and Falcons Eye Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.662.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Cordierite Iolite and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite Iolite and Falcons Eye 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 Falcons Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Cordierite Iolite and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite Iolite and Falcons Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite Iolite and Falcons Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite Iolite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Falcons Eye is 2.58-2.64.