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Cordierite Iolite
Cordierite Iolite

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Cordierite Iolite and Rutilated Quartz 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
2.56-2.662.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Cordierite Iolite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite Iolite and Rutilated Quartz 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 Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Cordierite Iolite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite Iolite and Rutilated Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite Iolite and Rutilated Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite Iolite is 2.65 whereas that of Rutilated Quartz is 2.65.