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Cordierite
Cordierite

Kashmir sapphire
Kashmir sapphire



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Cordierite and Kashmir sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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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 Kashmir sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Kashmir sapphire 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 Kashmir sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
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Cordierite and Kashmir sapphire Specific Gravity

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