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Chondrodite and Musgravite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20
3.62-3.68
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chondrodite and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chondrodite and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.