Bastnsite and Cordierite Physical Properties

Bastnsite

Cordierite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.78-5.202.57-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Mg2Al4Si5O18

Bastnsite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite 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 Bastnsite and Cordierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

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Bastnsite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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