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Jadeite and Cordierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.382.57-2.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110]
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-77-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Jadeite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Cordierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Jadeite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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