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Ludlamite and Cordierite Physical Properties


Cordierite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2  
2.57-2.66  

Fracture
-  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Mg2Al4Si5O18  

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Ludlamite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite and Cordierite chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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

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