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Cordierite and Moss Agate Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.57-2.66
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Cordierite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Moss Agate 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 Moss Agate chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
  • Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Cordierite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Moss Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Moss Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Moss Agate is 2.58-2.64.