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Microlite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties


Cordierite Iolite and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5  
2.56-2.66  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Microlite and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite 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 Microlite and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.

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Microlite and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity

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

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