Sussexite and Cordierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.30
  
2.57-2.66
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Mg2Al4Si5O18
  
Sussexite and Cordierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sussexite 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 Sussexite and Cordierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
Sussexite and Cordierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sussexite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sussexite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sussexite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.