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Chambersite and Cordierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.502.57-2.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
77-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Chambersite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chambersite 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 Chambersite and Cordierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Chambersite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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