Ettringite and Cordierite Physical Properties

Ettringite

Cordierite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Partially soluble in water

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.772.57-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 0}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Mg2Al4Si5O18

Ettringite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite 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 Ettringite and Cordierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

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Ettringite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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