Garnet and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties

Garnet

Cordierite Iolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.332.56-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

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

Garnet and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Garnet and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity

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