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Riesling Beryl and Cordierite Physical Properties


Cordierite and Riesling Beryl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.86   
2.57-2.66   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.   
Mg2Al4Si5O18   

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Riesling Beryl and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Riesling Beryl 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 Riesling Beryl and Cordierite chemical formula.

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Riesling Beryl and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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

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