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Cordierite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Cordierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.57-2.66   
Not Available   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Splintery   

Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}   
[001] good, [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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