Pollucite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Readily soluble in HF
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.94
2.56-2.66
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
None observed
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pollucite and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pollucite 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 Pollucite and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pollucite- (Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pollucite and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pollucite and Cordierite Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pollucite and Cordierite Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pollucite is 2.56-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite Iolite is 2.56-2.66.