Gaspeite and Cordierite Physical Properties

Gaspeite

Cordierite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

HCl soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.712.57-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{10 1 1} Good

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Mg2Al4Si5O18

Gaspeite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Cordierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

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Gaspeite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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