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Cordierite

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Cordierite and Amazonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.57-2.662.55-2.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
KAlSi3O8

Cordierite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Cordierite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.