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Leucophanite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties


Cordierite Iolite and Leucophanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.56-2.66   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct   
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Mohs Hardness
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7-7.5   

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

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Leucophanite and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.

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Leucophanite and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity

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

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