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Scorzalite and Cordierite Physical Properties


Cordierite and Scorzalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.31   
2.57-2.66   

Fracture
Uneven   
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Mg2Al4Si5O18   

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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.

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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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