Scheelite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties

Scheelite

Cordierite Iolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.9-6.32.56-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Scheelite and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scheelite 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 Scheelite and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael 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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Scheelite and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity

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