Chondrodite and Astrophyllite Physical Properties

Chondrodite

Astrophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.10-3.203.2-3.4

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Poor to good on (001)

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.53

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chondrodite and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite and Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Chondrodite and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Astrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Astrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Astrophyllite is 3.2-3.4.