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Cordierite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.57-2.66
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Cordierite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Cordierite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.

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