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Iddingsite and Cordierite Physical Properties


Cordierite and Iddingsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8   
2.57-2.66   

Fracture
Not Available   
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{???} Perfect   
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
3   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)   
Mg2Al4Si5O18   

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Iddingsite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite and Cordierite chemical formula.

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Iddingsite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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

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