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Cordierite Iolite
Cordierite Iolite

Hessonite Garnet
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Cordierite Iolite and Hessonite Garnet 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
2.56-2.66Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
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1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Cordierite Iolite and Hessonite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite Iolite and Hessonite Garnet 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 Hessonite Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Cordierite Iolite and Hessonite Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite Iolite and Hessonite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite Iolite and Hessonite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite Iolite is Not Available whereas that of Hessonite Garnet is Not Available.