Chondrodite and Hessonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20
  
3.55-3.73
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Not Available
  
Chondrodite and Hessonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chondrodite and Hessonite 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 Hessonite 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 Hessonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Hessonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Hessonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Hessonite is 3.55-3.73.