Wardite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties

Wardite

Cordierite Iolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.812.56-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Wardite and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite 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 Wardite and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wardite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Wardite and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity

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