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Cordierite and Tektite Physical Properties


Tektite and Cordierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
2.57-2.66   
2.34-2.51   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
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Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}   
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
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Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18   
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Cordierite and Tektite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Tektite 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 Tektite chemical formula.

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Cordierite and Tektite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Tektite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Tektite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is 2.34-2.51 whereas that of Tektite is 2.34-2.51.

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