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Cordierite

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Cordierite and Viridine 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
2.57-2.663.05-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
(Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Cordierite and Viridine Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Viridine 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 Viridine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
  • Chemical formula of Viridine- (Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Cordierite and Viridine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Viridine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Viridine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Viridine is 3.05-3.21.