Vlasovite and Cordierite Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Cordierite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.972.57-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

67-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Mg2Al4Si5O18

Vlasovite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Cordierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

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Vlasovite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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