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Cordierite and Musgravite 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
3.62-3.68
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cordierite and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cordierite and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.