Bort and Cordierite Physical Properties

Bort

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

Not Available2.57-2.66

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

Not Available7-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Mg2Al4Si5O18

Bort and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bort 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 Bort and Cordierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

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Bort and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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