Uvarovite Garnet and Cordierite Physical Properties

Uvarovite Garnet

Cordierite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.7-3.82.57-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₃Cr₂Si₃O₁₂

Mg2Al4Si5O18

Uvarovite Garnet and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvarovite Garnet 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 Uvarovite Garnet and Cordierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Uvarovite Garnet- Ca₃Cr₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

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Uvarovite Garnet and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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