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Vesuvianite and Cordierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
2.57-2.66
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Vesuvianite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Cordierite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Vesuvianite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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