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Tsavorite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties


Cordierite Iolite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73   
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
7-7.5   
7-7.5   

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

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Tsavorite and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.

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Tsavorite and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity

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

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