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Holmquistite and Cordierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.95-3.13
2.57-2.66
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{210} Perfect
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Holmquistite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite and Cordierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Holmquistite- Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Holmquistite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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