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Cordierite
Cordierite

Fire Agate
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Cordierite and Fire Agate Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
-
-
2.57-2.66
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
7-7.5
Mg2Al4Si5O18
 
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2.60-2.64
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Absent
6.5-7
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cordierite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Fire Agate 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 Fire Agate chemical formula.

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Cordierite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

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