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Chondrodite and Cordierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20
2.57-2.66
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Chondrodite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Cordierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Chondrodite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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