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Cordierite and Kutnohorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.57-2.66
3.12
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
Perfect on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
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Cordierite and Kutnohorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Kutnohorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Kutnohorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is 3.12 whereas that of Kutnohorite is 3.12.