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Cordierite and Poldervaartite Physical Properties


Poldervaartite and Cordierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.57-2.66   
2.91   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18   
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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Cordierite and Poldervaartite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite chemical formula.

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Cordierite and Poldervaartite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Poldervaartite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Poldervaartite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is 2.91 whereas that of Poldervaartite is 2.91.

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