Ammolite and Cordierite Physical Properties

Ammolite

Cordierite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.75-2.802.57-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Granular

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

no true cleavage

Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

47-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Mg2Al4Si5O18

Ammolite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Cordierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

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Ammolite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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