Foitite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties

Foitite and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Foitite 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 Foitite and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Foitite- Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Foitite and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity

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