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Scorzalite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties


Cordierite Iolite and Scorzalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.31   
2.56-2.66   

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

Cleavage
{110} Good   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Scorzalite and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.

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Scorzalite and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity

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

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