Chondrodite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20
3.07-3.13
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chondrodite and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chondrodite and Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Phosphophyllite- Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chondrodite and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Phosphophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Phosphophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is 3.07-3.13 whereas that of Phosphophyllite is 3.07-3.13.