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Cordierite and Aegirine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.57-2.663.50-3.60
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.56
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cordierite and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Aegirine 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 Cordierite and Aegirine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cordierite and Aegirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Aegirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Aegirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is 3.50-3.60 whereas that of Aegirine is 3.50-3.60.