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Cordierite and Neptunite 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
2.57-2.66
3.19-3.23
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
{110} good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cordierite and Neptunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Neptunite 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 Neptunite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
  • Chemical formula of Neptunite- KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cordierite and Neptunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Neptunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Neptunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is 3.19-3.23 whereas that of Neptunite is 3.19-3.23.