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Scorzalite 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
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.31
2.57-2.66
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Scorzalite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Cordierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Scorzalite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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

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