Aquamarine and Cordierite Physical Properties

Aquamarine

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

2.66-2.802.57-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-87-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Mg2Al4Si5O18

Aquamarine and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Cordierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

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Aquamarine and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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