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Cordierite and Stichtite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.57-2.66
2.11-2.20
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cordierite and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
  • Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cordierite and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.