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Cymophane and Cordierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
2.57-2.66
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Cymophane and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cymophane 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 Cymophane and Cordierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Cymophane and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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