Home
×

Scorodite
Scorodite

Cordierite
Cordierite



ADD
Compare
X
Scorodite
X
Cordierite

Scorodite and Cordierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available
2.57-2.66
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Scorodite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorodite 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 Scorodite and Cordierite chemical formula.

    >
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Scorodite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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