Chondrodite and Emerald Physical Properties

Chondrodite

Emerald

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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

3.10-3.20

2.67-2.78

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

6-6.5

7.5-8

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

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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.