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Cordierite
Cordierite

Dendrite crystal
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Cordierite and Dendrite crystal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.57-2.661
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
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Cordierite and Dendrite crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Dendrite crystal 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 Dendrite crystal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
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Cordierite and Dendrite crystal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Dendrite crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Dendrite crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is 1 whereas that of Dendrite crystal is 1.