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Dumortierite quartz
Dumortierite quartz
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Cordierite
Cordierite
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Dumortierite quartz and Cordierite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-9999
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-9999
Al7BO3(SiO4)3O3
 
Brittle
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2.57-2.66
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
7-7.5
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Dumortierite quartz and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite quartz 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 Dumortierite quartz and Cordierite chemical formula.

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Dumortierite quartz and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dumortierite quartz and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dumortierite quartz Vs Cordierite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dumortierite quartz is whereas that of Cordierite is .