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Cordierite

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Cordierite and Legrandite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.57-2.663.98-4.04
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
Imperfect, poor one {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.54.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cordierite and Legrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Legrandite 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 Legrandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
  • Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cordierite and Legrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Legrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Legrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is 3.98-4.04 whereas that of Legrandite is 3.98-4.04.