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Prase and Cordierite Physical Properties


Cordierite and Prase Physical Properties


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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Mg2Al4Si5O18   

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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.

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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.

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