Diamond and Cordierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
  
2.57-2.66
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
  
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
10
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
C
  
Mg2Al4Si5O18
  
Diamond and Cordierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Cordierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diamond- C
- Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
Diamond and Cordierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.
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