Scolecite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.20-2.23
2.56-2.66
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Scolecite and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Scolecite 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 Scolecite and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Scolecite and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Cordierite Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Cordierite Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is 2.56-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite Iolite is 2.56-2.66.