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Cordierite and Lazurite 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
2.57-2.662.75
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
Imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.55.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cordierite and Lazurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Lazurite 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 Lazurite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
  • Chemical formula of Lazurite- (Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cordierite and Lazurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Lazurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Lazurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is 2.75 whereas that of Lazurite is 2.75.