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Variscite and Cordierite Physical Properties

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
2.42-2.582.57-2.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Variscite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Cordierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Variscite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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