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Cordierite and Larimar 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
2.57-2.66
2.74-2.90
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
7-7.5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cordierite and Larimar Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Larimar 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 Larimar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
  • Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cordierite and Larimar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Larimar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Larimar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Larimar is 2.74-2.90.