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Sulphur and Cordierite Physical Properties


Cordierite and Sulphur Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.05-2.08   
2.57-2.66   

Fracture
Not Available   
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Mg2Al4Si5O18   

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Sulphur and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulphur 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 Sulphur and Cordierite chemical formula.

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Sulphur and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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

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