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Rhodizite and Cordierite Physical Properties

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
3.34-3.44
2.57-2.66
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8-8.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Rhodizite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodizite 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 Rhodizite and Cordierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodizite- (K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Rhodizite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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

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