Home

Taurus Gems + -

Gemini Gems + -

Leo Gems + -

Organic Gemstones + -

Aries Gems + -

Gemstones


Inderite and Cordierite Physical Properties


Cordierite and Inderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.79   
2.57-2.66   

Fracture
Uneven   
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Mg2Al4Si5O18   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Inderite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite 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 Inderite and Cordierite chemical formula.

Compare Gems Found in South Asia

Inderite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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

Gems Found In Africa

Gems Found In Africa


Compare Gems Found in South Asia