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Cordierite Iolite
Cordierite Iolite
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Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase
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Cordierite Iolite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.56-2.66
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Distinct
7-7.5
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
 
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3.25-3.50
Uneven
Distinct
-9999
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cordierite Iolite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite Iolite and Vesuvianite Idocrase 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 Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

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Cordierite Iolite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite Iolite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite Iolite Vs Vesuvianite Idocrase during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite Iolite is whereas that of Vesuvianite Idocrase is .