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Thulite and Cordierite Physical Properties


Cordierite and Thulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.1   
2.57-2.66   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
Mg2Al4Si5O18   

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Thulite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Cordierite chemical formula.

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Thulite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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

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