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Cordierite and Omphacite 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
3.16-3.43
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
{110} Good, {110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Cordierite and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Omphacite 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 Omphacite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
  • Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Cordierite and Omphacite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Omphacite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Omphacite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is 3.16-3.43 whereas that of Omphacite is 3.16-3.43.