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Dravite and Cordierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.03-3.182.57-2.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Dravite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite 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 Dravite and Cordierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dravite- Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Dravite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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