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Cordierite
Cordierite

Torbanite
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Cordierite and Torbanite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
-
-
2.57-2.66
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
7-7.5
Mg2Al4Si5O18
 
-
-
-
-9999
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None
-9999
-

Cordierite and Torbanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Torbanite 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 Torbanite chemical formula.

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Cordierite and Torbanite Specific Gravity

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