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Cordierite Iolite
Cordierite Iolite

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Cordierite Iolite and Hackmanite 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
2.56-2.662.27-2.33
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.55.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cordierite Iolite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite Iolite and Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cordierite Iolite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite Iolite and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite Iolite and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite Iolite is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.