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Chondrodite

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Chondrodite and Halite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Water-soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.10-3.202.17
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.52.0-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
NaCl

Chondrodite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

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

Chondrodite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.