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Cordierite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Hambergite and Cordierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.57-2.66   
2.33-2.37   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}   
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18   
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Cordierite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

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Cordierite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.

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