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Cordierite and Orbicular jasper Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.57-2.66
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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
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
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Cordierite and Orbicular jasper Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Orbicular jasper 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 Orbicular jasper chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
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Cordierite and Orbicular jasper Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Orbicular jasper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Orbicular jasper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is Not Available whereas that of Orbicular jasper is Not Available.