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Demantoid and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties


Cordierite Iolite and Demantoid Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.77-3.95   
2.56-2.66   

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

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
6.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Demantoid and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.

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Demantoid and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity

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

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