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Chondrodite and Poudretteite Physical Properties


Poudretteite and Chondrodite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20   
2.51-2.53   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Splintery   

Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Chondrodite and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

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Chondrodite and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.

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