Tremolite and Cordierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.95-3.07
  
2.57-2.66
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
  
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Mg2Al4Si5O18
  
Tremolite and Cordierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tremolite 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 Tremolite and Cordierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
Tremolite and Cordierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tremolite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tremolite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tremolite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.