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Cordierite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.57-2.666.50-7.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.53
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Cordierite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cordierite and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Cordierite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cordierite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cordierite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cordierite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.