Jacobsite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties

Jacobsite

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

4.76-5.032.56-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Jacobsite and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jacobsite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Jacobsite and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity

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