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Cordierite and Sulphur Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.57-2.662.05-2.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Cordierite and Sulphur Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Sulphur 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 Sulphur chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
  • Chemical formula of Sulphur- SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Cordierite and Sulphur Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Sulphur Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Sulphur Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is 2.05-2.08 whereas that of Sulphur is 2.05-2.08.