Williamsite and Cordierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
  
2.57-2.66
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
4
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Mg2Al4Si5O18
  
Williamsite and Cordierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Williamsite 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 Williamsite and Cordierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Williamsite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
Williamsite and Cordierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Williamsite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Williamsite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Williamsite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.