Andalusite and Chondrodite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.05-3.21
3.10-3.20
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
Poor to good on (001)
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Andalusite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula
While comparing Andalusite and Chondrodite 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 Andalusite and Chondrodite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Andalusite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Andalusite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andalusite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andalusite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andalusite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.