Hypersthene and Cordierite Physical Properties

Hypersthene

Cordierite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.45-3.552.57-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-67-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mg2Al4Si5O18

Hypersthene and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene and Cordierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

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Hypersthene and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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