Cordierite and Rose Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.57-2.66
  
2.65
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
  
SiO2
  
Cordierite and Rose Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Cordierite and Rose Quartz 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 Rose Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
- Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2
Cordierite and Rose Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Rose Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Rose Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is 2.65 whereas that of Rose Quartz is 2.65.