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Cordierite and Canadian Ammolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.57-2.66
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
Pt

Cordierite and Canadian Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Canadian Ammolite 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 Canadian Ammolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
  • Chemical formula of Canadian Ammolite- Pt

Cordierite and Canadian Ammolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Canadian Ammolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Canadian Ammolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is Not Available whereas that of Canadian Ammolite is Not Available.