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Odontolite and Cordierite Physical Properties


Cordierite and Odontolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.00   
2.57-2.66   

Fracture
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Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
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Mg2Al4Si5O18   

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Odontolite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Odontolite 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 Odontolite and Cordierite chemical formula.

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Odontolite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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

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