Chondrodite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20
  
4.014
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
4-5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Not Available
  
Chondrodite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chondrodite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.