Crystal Quartz and Cordierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.57-2.66
Fracture
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Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
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Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
Chemical Composition
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Mg2Al4Si5O18
Crystal Quartz and Cordierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Crystal Quartz 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 Crystal Quartz and Cordierite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
Crystal Quartz and Cordierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crystal Quartz and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crystal Quartz and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crystal Quartz is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.