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Cordierite Iolite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Whitlockite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.56-2.66   
3.12   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
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None   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
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Chemical Composition
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Cordierite Iolite and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite Iolite and Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite chemical formula.

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Cordierite Iolite and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite Iolite and Whitlockite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite Iolite and Whitlockite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite Iolite is 3.12 whereas that of Whitlockite is 3.12.

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