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Serandite 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
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.52
2.57-2.66
1.5 Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {001} Perfect
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Serandite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serandite 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 Serandite and Cordierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Serandite- Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Serandite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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