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Cordierite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.57-2.66
3.02
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
{0001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Cordierite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
  • Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Cordierite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.