Bayldonite and Cordierite Physical Properties

Bayldonite

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

5.502.57-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2

Mg2Al4Si5O18

Bayldonite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bayldonite 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 Bayldonite and Cordierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bayldonite- (Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2
Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

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Bayldonite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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