Omphacite and Cordierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.16-3.43
  
2.57-2.66
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good
  
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  
Mg2Al4Si5O18
  
Omphacite and Cordierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Omphacite 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 Omphacite and Cordierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
Omphacite and Cordierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Omphacite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Omphacite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Omphacite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.