Chondrodite and Flint Physical Properties

Chondrodite

Flint

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.10-3.20Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Poor to good on (001)

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Chondrodite and Flint Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite and Flint 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 Flint chemical formula.

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

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Chondrodite and Flint Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Flint Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Flint Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is Not Available whereas that of Flint is Not Available.