Hessonite and Cordierite Physical Properties

Hessonite

Cordierite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-3.732.57-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Mg2Al4Si5O18

Hessonite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hessonite 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 Hessonite and Cordierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

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Hessonite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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