Elaeolite and Cordierite Physical Properties

Elaeolite

Cordierite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.672.57-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-67-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Mg2Al4Si5O18

Elaeolite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite and Cordierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

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Elaeolite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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