Chondrodite and Emerald Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Hard
  
Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20
  
2.67-2.78
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
  
Imperfect on the [0001]
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
7.5-8
  
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.