Vanadinite and Cordierite Physical Properties

Vanadinite

Cordierite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.8-7.12.57-2.66

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

2.6 Cleavage

None

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

2.7 Mohs Hardness

3-47-7.5

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

C20H36

Mg2Al4Si5O18

Vanadinite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Cordierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

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Vanadinite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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