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Bloodstone and Cordierite Physical Properties


Cordierite and Bloodstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.63-2.65   
2.57-2.66   

Fracture
Not Available   
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
7   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Mg2Al4Si5O18   

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Bloodstone and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone 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 Bloodstone and Cordierite chemical formula.

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Bloodstone and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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

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