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Cordierite and Vlasovite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.57-2.66
2.97
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
Distinct on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
Not Available

Cordierite and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
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Cordierite and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.