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Chlorite group and Chondrodite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3
3.10-3.20
1.5 Fracture
Lamellar
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect 001
Poor to good on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chlorite group and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Chondrodite chemical formula.

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

Chlorite group and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

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