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Cordierite Iolite and Linarite Physical Properties


Linarite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.66   
5.35   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Cordierite Iolite and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite Iolite and Linarite 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 Linarite chemical formula.

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Cordierite Iolite and Linarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite Iolite and Linarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite Iolite and Linarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite Iolite is 5.35 whereas that of Linarite is 5.35.

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