Vishnevite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties

Vishnevite

Cordierite Iolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.56-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-67-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Vishnevite and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Vishnevite and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity

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