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Fluorite and Cordierite Physical Properties


Cordierite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25   
2.57-2.66   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}   
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
4   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
CaF2   
Mg2Al4Si5O18   

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Fluorite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite 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 Fluorite and Cordierite chemical formula.

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Fluorite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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

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