Cordierite and Chiastolite Physical Properties

Cordierite

Chiastolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.57-2.663.00-3.15

1 7.18

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

7-7.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg2Al4Si5O18

Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Cordierite and Chiastolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

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Cordierite and Chiastolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Chiastolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Chiastolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is 3.00-3.15 whereas that of Chiastolite is 3.00-3.15.