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Cordierite and Lazulite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.57-2.66
3.04-3.17
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Cordierite and Lazulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Lazulite 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 Lazulite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
  • Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Cordierite and Lazulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Lazulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Lazulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is 3.04-3.17 whereas that of Lazulite is 3.04-3.17.