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Cordierite and Hyacinth 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
2.57-2.663.93-4.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.56.5-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cordierite and Hyacinth Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Hyacinth 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 Hyacinth chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
  • Chemical formula of Hyacinth- ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cordierite and Hyacinth Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Hyacinth Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Hyacinth Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Hyacinth is 3.93-4.73.