Wulfenite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00
2.56-2.66
Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Not Available
Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Wulfenite and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Wulfenite and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Cordierite Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Cordierite Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 2.56-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite Iolite is 2.56-2.66.