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Microlite and Cordierite Physical Properties


Cordierite and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.5   
2.57-2.66   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct   
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Mg2Al4Si5O18   

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Microlite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite 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 Microlite and Cordierite chemical formula.

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Microlite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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

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