Steatite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.20-2.80
2.56-2.66
Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
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7-7.5
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Steatite and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Steatite 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 Steatite and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Steatite and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Cordierite Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Cordierite Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is 2.56-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite Iolite is 2.56-2.66.