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Cordierite and Thaumasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.57-2.66
1.91
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cordierite and Thaumasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
  • Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cordierite and Thaumasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Thaumasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Thaumasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is 1.91 whereas that of Thaumasite is 1.91.