Nova Scotia Minerals: Cordieritespacer

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CORDIERITE

Mg2Al4Si5O18
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate


Location
UTM (NAD27)
Zone 20
 Northing 0000000
 Easting 000000
Details:
 Description
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 Cleavage: poor in one direction

 Colour: blue, violet, gray, brownish or colorless

 Fracture: subconchoidal

 Hardness: 7 - 7.5

 Luster: vitreous

 Streak: white

 Possible Useage: gemstone, mineral specimen

 More Info: Mineral Gallery, Mineralogy Database

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