Charoite and Cordierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.54-2.78
2.57-2.66
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Good in three directions
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
Chemical Composition
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg2Al4Si5O18
Charoite and Cordierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Charoite 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 Charoite and Cordierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
Charoite and Cordierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charoite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charoite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charoite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.