Crocoite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties

Crocoite

Cordierite Iolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.90-6.102.56-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Distinct, {001} Indistinct, {100} Indistinct

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-37-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

PbCrO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Crocoite and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Crocoite and Cordierite Iolite 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 Crocoite and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Crocoite- PbCrO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Crocoite and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crocoite and Cordierite Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crocoite and Cordierite Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crocoite is 2.56-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite Iolite is 2.56-2.66.