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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Made of strong cordierite stoneware material, these stones are also ideal for making individual pizzas.
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Michelle Love,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2023
That said, since cordierite is porous, like cast iron, it should never be washed with soap.
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Rebecca Norris,
Peoplemag,
14 Feb. 2023
The PizzaQue uses a 14-inch cordierite pizza stone and propane gas to make a crispy pizza in six minutes.
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Billy Cadden,
Popular Science,
24 May 2018
No calcite, cordierite, or tourmaline crystal has turned up at a Viking archaeological site so far.
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Kiona N. Smith,
Ars Technica,
6 Apr. 2018
Multiple translucent crystals fit the bill, namely calcite, cordierite and tourmaline.
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Steph Yin,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2018
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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
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
No calcite, cordierite, or tourmaline crystal has turned up at a Viking archaeological site so far.
—
Kiona N. Smith,
Ars Technica,
6 Apr. 2018
Multiple translucent crystals fit the bill, namely calcite, cordierite and tourmaline.
—
Steph Yin,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2018
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“Cordierite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cordierite. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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