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Cordierite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Slowly dissolves in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.57-2.66
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
Not Available

Cordierite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

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

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