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Cordierite and Prase Physical Properties

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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
2.64-2.69
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cordierite and Prase Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Prase 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 Prase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cordierite and Prase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.