Calcite and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Calcite

Chondrodite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.67-2.733.10-3.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

Poor to good on (001)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

36-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Calcite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Chondrodite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Calcite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.