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Cordierite Iolite and Leucophanite Physical Properties


Leucophanite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.56-2.66   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
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Chemical Composition
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Cordierite Iolite and Leucophanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite Iolite and Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite chemical formula.

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Cordierite Iolite and Leucophanite Specific Gravity

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

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