Albite and Cordierite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65
2.57-2.66
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg2Al4Si5O18
Albite and Cordierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Albite 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 Albite and Cordierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
Albite and Cordierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.