Cordierite and Ekanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.57-2.66
3.28-3.32
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
{101} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cordierite and Ekanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cordierite and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
- Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cordierite and Ekanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.