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Blue quartz and Cordierite Physical Properties


Cordierite and Blue quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.57-2.66   

Fracture
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Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
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7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
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Mg2Al4Si5O18   

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Blue quartz and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue quartz 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 Blue quartz and Cordierite chemical formula.

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Blue quartz and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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

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