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Cordierite Iolite
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Cordierite Iolite and Mellite 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
2.56-2.661.58-1.60
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{011} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.52
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cordierite Iolite and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite Iolite and Mellite 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 Mellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cordierite Iolite and Mellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite Iolite and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite Iolite and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite Iolite is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.