Beryllonite and Chondrodite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.79-2.87
3.10-3.20
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
Poor to good on (001)
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
NaBePO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Beryllonite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula
While comparing Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite and Chondrodite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael 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.
Beryllonite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Beryllonite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Beryllonite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Beryllonite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.