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Ametrine 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
2.65
2.57-2.66
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Ametrine and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ametrine 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 Ametrine and Cordierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ametrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Ametrine and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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