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Tinzenite and Cordierite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-
-
3.355-3.433
Uneven
{???} Good, {???} Good
-9999
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
 
Brittle
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-
2.57-2.66
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
7-7.5
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Tinzenite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite and Cordierite chemical formula.

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Tinzenite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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