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Vanadinite and Cordierite Physical Properties


Cordierite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1   
2.57-2.66   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
C20H36   
Mg2Al4Si5O18   

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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.

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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.

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