Gaylussite and Cordierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
decomposes in water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99
  
2.57-2.66
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
perfect [110]
  
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  
Mg2Al4Si5O18
  
Gaylussite and Cordierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Cordierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
Gaylussite and Cordierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.