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Cordierite and Eilat stone Physical Properties


Eilat stone and Cordierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.57-2.66  
-9999  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}  
-  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18  
Cu3(PO4)(OH)3  

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Cordierite and Eilat stone Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Eilat stone 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 Eilat stone chemical formula.

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Cordierite and Eilat stone Specific Gravity

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

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