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Aegirine and Cordierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.602.57-2.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
67-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Aegirine and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Cordierite 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 Aegirine and Cordierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Aegirine and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.