Druzy and Cordierite Physical Properties

Druzy

Cordierite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.57-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-37-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg2Al4Si5O18

Druzy and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Druzy 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 Druzy and Cordierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Druzy- Au
Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

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Druzy and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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