Verdite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0
  
2.56-2.66
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
{110} Good
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
3
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
  
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Verdite and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Verdite and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Cordierite Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Cordierite Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 2.56-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite Iolite is 2.56-2.66.