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Cordierite
Cordierite

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Cordierite and Idocrase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.57-2.66Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
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Cordierite and Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Idocrase 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 Idocrase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
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Cordierite and Idocrase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Idocrase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Idocrase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is Not Available whereas that of Idocrase is Not Available.