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Sphene and Cordierite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-9999
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Perfect
-9999
CaTiSiO5
 
Brittle
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2.57-2.66
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
7-7.5
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Sphene and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphene 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 Sphene and Cordierite chemical formula.

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Sphene and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphene and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphene Vs Cordierite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphene is whereas that of Cordierite is .