Tinzenite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties

Tinzenite

Cordierite Iolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.355-3.4332.56-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Good, {???} Good

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Tinzenite and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Tinzenite and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity

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