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Amber and Cordierite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
2.57-2.66
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Amber and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Cordierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Amber and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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