Chrysotile and Cordierite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Cordierite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.632.57-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Mg2Al4Si5O18

Chrysotile and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Cordierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

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Chrysotile and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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