Cordierite Iolite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.56-2.66
  
3.178
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
Cordierite Iolite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Chemical Formula
While comparing Cordierite Iolite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg 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 Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg- Ca 2 MgAl 2 BSi 4 O 15 OH Gemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Cordierite Iolite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite Iolite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite Iolite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite Iolite is 3.178 whereas that of Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg is 3.178.