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Papagoite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties

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
3.252.56-2.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Papagoite and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite 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 Papagoite and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Papagoite and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity

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