Home
Gemstones


Wavellite and Cordierite Physical Properties


Cordierite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.36  
2.57-2.66  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Mg2Al4Si5O18  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Wavellite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite 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 Wavellite and Cordierite chemical formula.

Compare Green Gemstones

Wavellite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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

Green Gemstones

Green Gemstones


Compare Green Gemstones