Schultenite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties

Schultenite

Cordierite Iolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.943-6.072.56-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Schultenite and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schultenite 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 Schultenite and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Schultenite and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity

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