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Ammolite 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
2.75-2.80
2.57-2.66
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
4
7-7.5
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.

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  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

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.

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