Cordierite Iolite and Sunstone 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
  
2.62-2.65
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
001
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
Cordierite Iolite and Sunstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Cordierite Iolite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Cordierite Iolite and Sunstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite Iolite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite Iolite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite Iolite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.