Hercynite and Cordierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.39
  
2.57-2.66
  
Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven
  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
  
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Mg2Al4Si5O18
  
Hercynite and Cordierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hercynite 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 Hercynite and Cordierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hercynite- Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
Hercynite and Cordierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hercynite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hercynite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hercynite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.