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Chondrodite

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Chondrodite and Hiddenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.10-3.203.15-3.21
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Poor to good on (001)
1,2 prismatic

Mohs Hardness

6-6.56-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
LiAlSi2O6

Chondrodite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6

Chondrodite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.