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Uvite and Cordierite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14
2.57-2.66
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Uvite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Cordierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Uvite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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