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Cordierite and Vishnevite Physical Properties


Vishnevite and Cordierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.57-2.66   
Not Available   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}   
Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18   
Not Available   

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Cordierite and Vishnevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite chemical formula.

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Cordierite and Vishnevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Vishnevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Vishnevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is Not Available whereas that of Vishnevite is Not Available.

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