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Rosasite and Cordierite Physical Properties


Cordierite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Effervesces in cold   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4-4.2   
2.57-2.66   

Fracture
Splintery   
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}   
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
4   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Mg2Al4Si5O18   

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Rosasite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Cordierite chemical formula.

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Rosasite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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

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