Cristinite and Cordierite Physical Properties

Cristinite

Cordierite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-3.62.57-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Mg2Al4Si5O18

Cristinite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cristinite and Cordierite 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 Cristinite and Cordierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

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Cristinite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cristinite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cristinite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cristinite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.