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