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Turquoise and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties


Cordierite Iolite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
2.56-2.66   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Turquoise and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise 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 Turquoise and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity

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

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