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Chondrodite and Agate Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.10-3.202.60-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2

Chondrodite and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite and Agate 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 Agate chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2

Chondrodite and Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Agate is 2.60-2.64.