Phosphophyllite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties

Phosphophyllite

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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.07-3.132.56-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Phosphophyllite and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Phosphophyllite- Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Phosphophyllite and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity

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