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Prasiolite and Cordierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.57-2.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
3,1
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
77-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Prasiolite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Cordierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Prasiolite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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