Schorlomite and Cordierite Physical Properties

Schorlomite

Cordierite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.932.57-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mg2Al4Si5O18

Schorlomite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Cordierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

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Schorlomite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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