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Cordierite and Clinohumite 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
2.57-2.663.13-3.75
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.56
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cordierite and Clinohumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Clinohumite 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 Clinohumite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
  • Chemical formula of Clinohumite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cordierite and Clinohumite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Clinohumite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Clinohumite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is 3.13-3.75 whereas that of Clinohumite is 3.13-3.75.