Sphene and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties

Sphene

Cordierite Iolite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.56-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sphene and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphene 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 Sphene and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.

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

Compare Yellow Gemstones

Sphene Vs Heliodor

Sphene Vs Hawks Eye

Sphene Vs Rhyolite

Sphene and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity

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