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Chemical formula
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(Mg,Fe) 2 Al 4 Yes 5 O 18 |
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Crystalline system
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orthorhombic |
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Class
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silicates |
| Origin | Ratnapura, Sri Lanka |
| Size | 2.00-3.00cm |
Massive of Cordierite, also known as "Iolite" in Gemology.
It does not have great relevance in its large-scale industrial use. Among its uses, cordierite is used in different types of industrial applications, for example, as a carrier for catalysts in the automotive industry.
The mineral includes a label with the name and origin and is attached to a 4 cm square cardboard box.
*The price is per unit (a single cardboard box of the four shown in the image)
Since the minerals are natural, you will receive a piece similar to the one in the photograph. The minerals come in cardboard boxes and are glued to a porex base with hot silicone; these can be removed using ethyl alcohol without damaging the mineral. The size is approximate.