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Hambergite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties


Cordierite Iolite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37   
2.56-2.66   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Hambergite and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite 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 Hambergite and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.

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Hambergite and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity

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

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