Strontianite and Cordierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.63-3.79
2.57-2.66
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{110} Good
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
Chemical Composition
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Mg2Al4Si5O18
Strontianite and Cordierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Strontianite 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 Strontianite and Cordierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
Strontianite and Cordierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Strontianite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Strontianite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Strontianite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.