Chondrodite and Beudantite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20
4.48
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
distinct; good on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3.5-4.5
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
Chondrodite and Beudantite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chondrodite and Beudantite 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 Beudantite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Beudantite- PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
Chondrodite and Beudantite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Beudantite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Beudantite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is 4.48 whereas that of Beudantite is 4.48.