Chondrodite and Gypsum Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Flexible
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20
  
2.20-2.40
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
  
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
2
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Chondrodite and Gypsum Chemical Formula
While comparing Chondrodite and Gypsum 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 Gypsum chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chondrodite and Gypsum Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.