Vishnevite and Cordierite Physical Properties

Vishnevite

Cordierite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.57-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-67-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Mg2Al4Si5O18

Vishnevite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Cordierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

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Vishnevite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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