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Cordierite and Danburite 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
2.57-2.66
2.97-3.03
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
{001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cordierite and Danburite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Danburite 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 Danburite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
  • Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cordierite and Danburite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.