Cordierite and Neptunite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.57-2.66
  
3.19-3.23
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
  
{110} good
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
  
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.