Omphacite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties

Omphacite and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Omphacite 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 Omphacite and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Omphacite and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity

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