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Amazonite and Cordierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
2.57-2.66
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Amazonite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Cordierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Amazonite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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

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