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Cordierite
Cordierite

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Cordierite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.57-2.663.21-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Cordierite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
  • Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Cordierite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.