Zincite and Cordierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90
  
2.57-2.66
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
  
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
4
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Mg2Al4Si5O18
  
Zincite and Cordierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zincite 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 Zincite and Cordierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
Zincite and Cordierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.