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Cordierite and Boleite Physical Properties


Boleite and Cordierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.57-2.66  
5.05  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}  
[001] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18  
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Cordierite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.

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Cordierite and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.

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