Nacre and Cordierite Physical Properties

Nacre

Cordierite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.57-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Mg2Al4Si5O18

Nacre and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nacre 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 Nacre and Cordierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

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Nacre and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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