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Chrysotile and Cordierite Physical Properties


Cordierite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63   
2.57-2.66   

Fracture
Fibrous   
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Mg2Al4Si5O18   

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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.

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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.

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