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Marialite and Cordierite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
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-
2.50
Uneven, Conchoidal
Distinct on {100} and {110}
5.5-6
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
 
Brittle
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2.57-2.66
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
7-7.5
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Marialite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marialite 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 Marialite and Cordierite chemical formula.

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Marialite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marialite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marialite Vs Cordierite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marialite is whereas that of Cordierite is .