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Iolite and Cordierite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.6-2.7
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3,1
7-7.5
Mg2Al4Si5O18
 
Brittle
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2.57-2.66
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
7-7.5
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Iolite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite and Cordierite 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 Iolite and Cordierite chemical formula.

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Iolite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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