Demantoid and Cordierite Physical Properties

Demantoid

Cordierite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.952.57-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mg2Al4Si5O18

Demantoid and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Cordierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

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Demantoid and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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