Barite and Cordierite Physical Properties

Barite

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

4.482.57-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

Mg2Al4Si5O18

Barite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite 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 Barite and Cordierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

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Barite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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