Scorzalite and Cordierite 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 OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.