Cordierite and Gaspeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
HCl soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.57-2.66
  
3.71
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
  
{10 1 1} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
4.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
  
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  
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.