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Cordierite and Piemontite 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
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
[001] good, [100] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
Not Available

Cordierite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
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Cordierite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

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