Phenakite and Cordierite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-2.98
2.57-2.66
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg2Al4Si5O18
Phenakite and Cordierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Phenakite 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 Phenakite and Cordierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
Phenakite and Cordierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phenakite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phenakite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phenakite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.