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Chondrodite

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Chondrodite and Emerald Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.10-3.202.67-2.78
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Be3Al2SiO6

Chondrodite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Chondrodite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.