Cordierite Iolite and Fluorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.56-2.66
3.00-3.25
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
Not Available
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Chemical Composition
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaF2
Cordierite Iolite and Fluorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cordierite Iolite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
Cordierite Iolite and Fluorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite Iolite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite Iolite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite Iolite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.