Cordierite and Scorodite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.57-2.66
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
  
Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
  
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
  
Not Available
  
Cordierite and Scorodite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cordierite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
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Cordierite and Scorodite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.