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Chondrodite and Grandidierite 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
2.85-3.00
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chondrodite and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chondrodite and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.