Garnet Malaia and Cordierite Physical Properties

Garnet Malaia

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

Not Available2.57-2.66

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

7-7.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Mg2Al4Si5O18

Garnet Malaia and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet Malaia 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 Garnet Malaia and Cordierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

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Garnet Malaia and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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