Leucophanite and Cordierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
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2.57-2.66
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct
  
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
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Mg2Al4Si5O18
  
Leucophanite and Cordierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite and Cordierite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
Leucophanite and Cordierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Leucophanite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Leucophanite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Leucophanite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.