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Cordierite Iolite and Marcasite Physical Properties


Marcasite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.66   
4.80-4.90   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{010} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Cordierite Iolite and Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite Iolite and Marcasite 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 Marcasite chemical formula.

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Cordierite Iolite and Marcasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite Iolite and Marcasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite Iolite and Marcasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite Iolite is 4.80-4.90 whereas that of Marcasite is 4.80-4.90.

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