Chondrodite and Abalone Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
Soluble
  
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20
  
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Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
  
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Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
2.5-3
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
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Chondrodite and Abalone Chemical Formula
While comparing Chondrodite and Abalone 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 Chondrodite and Abalone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Chondrodite and Abalone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Abalone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Abalone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is Not Available whereas that of Abalone is Not Available.