Realgar and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.56
2.56-2.66
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
{010} Good
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Mohs Hardness
Not Available
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Realgar and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Realgar 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 Realgar and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Realgar and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Cordierite Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Cordierite Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 2.56-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite Iolite is 2.56-2.66.
