Nacre and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties

Nacre

Cordierite Iolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.56-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Nacre and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nacre 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 Nacre and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.

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

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Nacre and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity

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