Zinnwaldite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties

Zinnwaldite

Cordierite Iolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Elastic

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.9-3.12.56-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect basal {001}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.07-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Zinnwaldite and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.

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

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Zinnwaldite and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity

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