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Chondrodite and Epidote Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20
3.25-3.50
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
{001} perfect and {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chondrodite and Epidote Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite and Epidote 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 Epidote chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Epidote- CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chondrodite and Epidote Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Epidote Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Epidote Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Epidote is 3.25-3.50.