Prase and Cordierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.64-2.69
  
2.57-2.66
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.