Golden Beryl and Cordierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.8
  
2.57-2.66
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
3,1 basal
  
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.0
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Mg2Al4Si5O18
  
Golden Beryl and Cordierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Golden Beryl 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 Golden Beryl and Cordierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
Golden Beryl and Cordierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Golden Beryl and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Golden Beryl and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Golden Beryl is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.