Chondrodite and Jet Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20
1.19-1.35
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2.5-4
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Chondrodite and Jet Chemical Formula
While comparing Chondrodite and Jet 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 Jet 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 Jet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Jet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Jet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is 1.19-1.35 whereas that of Jet is 1.19-1.35.