Enstatite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties

Enstatite

Cordierite Iolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.5 Specific Gravity

3.20-3.252.56-2.66

1 7.18

1.10 Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

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

1.11 Cleavage

Good/distinct on [210]

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1.12 Mohs Hardness

5.57-7.5

2 10

1.14 Chemical Composition

Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Enstatite and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Enstatite 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 Enstatite and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael 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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Enstatite and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity

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