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Amazonite and Cordierite Physical Properties


Cordierite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
2.57-2.66  

Fracture
Uneven  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
Mg2Al4Si5O18  

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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.

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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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