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Prismatine and Cordierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.34
2.57-2.66
1.5 Fracture
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Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Mg2Al4Si5O18

Prismatine and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prismatine 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 Prismatine and Cordierite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Prismatine and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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

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