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Emerald and Cordierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.782.57-2.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-87-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Emerald and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Cordierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Emerald and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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