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Californite and Cordierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.32-3.47
2.57-2.66
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Californite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Californite 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 Californite and Cordierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Californite- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Californite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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