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Cordierite and Creedite 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
2.57-2.662.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
Perfect on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.54.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cordierite and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Creedite 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 Creedite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
  • Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cordierite and Creedite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Creedite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Creedite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is 2.70 whereas that of Creedite is 2.70.