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Chondrodite and Calcite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20
2.67-2.73
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chondrodite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chondrodite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.

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