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Cordierite and Euclase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.57-2.66
3.08-3.12
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cordierite and Euclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Euclase 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 Euclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
  • Chemical formula of Euclase- BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cordierite and Euclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Euclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Euclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is 3.08-3.12 whereas that of Euclase is 3.08-3.12.