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Cordierite
Cordierite

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Cordierite and Tsavorite 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
 
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-
3.55-3.73
-
Indiscernible
7-7.5
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3

Cordierite and Tsavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite chemical formula.

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Cordierite and Tsavorite Specific Gravity

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