Grandidierite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00
2.56-2.66
Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Perfect
Not Available
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Grandidierite and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Grandidierite and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grandidierite and Cordierite Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grandidierite and Cordierite Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grandidierite is 2.56-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite Iolite is 2.56-2.66.