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Kutnohorite
Kutnohorite

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Cordierite Iolite



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Kutnohorite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.122.56-2.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-47-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kutnohorite and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kutnohorite and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity

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