cordierite
noun
cor·di·er·ite
ˈkȯr-dē-ə-ˌrīt 
: a blue mineral of vitreous luster and strong dichroism that consists of a silicate of aluminum, iron, and magnesium
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This mini solid gold letter pendant costs under $100 and features a collection of stones — including cordierite, white topaz, green tsavorite, and blue topaz—for a sparkling addition to your loved one’s charm bracelet or necklace.
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Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 6 Dec. 2023
Stone: Pizza stones can be made from a few different materials, mainly cordierite, but also soapstone or a brand's proprietary blend of stone, which will create a nice golden brown pizza crust.
—Eva Bleyer, Good Housekeeping, 23 June 2023
Made of strong cordierite stoneware material, these stones are also ideal for making individual pizzas.
—Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2023
That said, since cordierite is porous, like cast iron, it should never be washed with soap.
—Rebecca Norris, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2023
Our best budget pick, the Unicook Heavy Duty Cordierite Pizza Stone, is perfect for pizza making beginners because of its rectangular shape and durable cordierite surface.
—Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2022
The PizzaQue uses a 14-inch cordierite pizza stone and propane gas to make a crispy pizza in six minutes.
—Billy Cadden, Popular Science, 24 May 2018
Multiple translucent crystals fit the bill, namely calcite, cordierite and tourmaline.
—Steph Yin, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2018
No calcite, cordierite, or tourmaline crystal has turned up at a Viking archaeological site so far.
—Kiona N. Smith, Ars Technica, 6 Apr. 2018
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Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 6 Dec. 2023
Stone: Pizza stones can be made from a few different materials, mainly cordierite, but also soapstone or a brand's proprietary blend of stone, which will create a nice golden brown pizza crust.
—Eva Bleyer, Good Housekeeping, 23 June 2023
Made of strong cordierite stoneware material, these stones are also ideal for making individual pizzas.
—Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2023
That said, since cordierite is porous, like cast iron, it should never be washed with soap.
—Rebecca Norris, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2023
Our best budget pick, the Unicook Heavy Duty Cordierite Pizza Stone, is perfect for pizza making beginners because of its rectangular shape and durable cordierite surface.
—Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2022
The PizzaQue uses a 14-inch cordierite pizza stone and propane gas to make a crispy pizza in six minutes.
—Billy Cadden, Popular Science, 24 May 2018
Multiple translucent crystals fit the bill, namely calcite, cordierite and tourmaline.
—Steph Yin, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2018
No calcite, cordierite, or tourmaline crystal has turned up at a Viking archaeological site so far.
—Kiona N. Smith, Ars Technica, 6 Apr. 2018
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“Cordierite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cordierite. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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