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Cordierite
Cordierite

Leucophanite
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Cordierite and Leucophanite 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
2.57-2.66Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
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Cordierite and Leucophanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite chemical formula.

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

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