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Prase and Cordierite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.64-2.69
2.57-2.66
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Prase and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Cordierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Prase and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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