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Cordierite and Scorzalite Physical Properties

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
3.31
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cordierite and Scorzalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cordierite and Scorzalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Scorzalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.