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Cordierite and Bronzite 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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.57-2.66
3.35
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cordierite and Bronzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Bronzite 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 Bronzite chemical formula.

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

Cordierite and Bronzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Bronzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Bronzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is 3.35 whereas that of Bronzite is 3.35.