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Cordierite Iolite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.66   
3.32-3.43   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Cordierite Iolite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite Iolite and Vesuvianite 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 chemical formula.

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Cordierite Iolite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite Iolite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite Iolite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite Iolite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.

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