Chondrodite and Apatite Physical Properties

Chondrodite and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite and Apatite 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 Apatite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Apatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Chondrodite and Apatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Apatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Apatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is 3.16-3.23 whereas that of Apatite is 3.16-3.23.