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Goethite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.27-4.292.56-2.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Goethite and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite 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 Goethite and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Goethite and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity

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