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Cordierite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Cordierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.57-2.66  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Cordierite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Pyromorphite 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 Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Cordierite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Pyromorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Pyromorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is 6.5-7.1 whereas that of Pyromorphite is 6.5-7.1.

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