Clintonite and Cordierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1
  
2.57-2.66
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
  
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
  
Mg2Al4Si5O18
  
Clintonite and Cordierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Clintonite 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 Clintonite and Cordierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
Clintonite and Cordierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clintonite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clintonite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clintonite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.