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Grossular and Cordierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-3.732.57-2.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
none
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Grossular and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular 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 Grossular and Cordierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Grossular and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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