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Cordierite and Fibrolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.57-2.66
3.14-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cordierite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cordierite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.