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Cordierite and Anglesite Physical Properties


Anglesite and Cordierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.57-2.66  
6.30-6.39  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}  
[001] good, [210] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18  
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  

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Cordierite and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Anglesite 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 Anglesite chemical formula.

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Cordierite and Anglesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.

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