Cordierite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Cordierite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
• Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Cordierite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.