Chondrodite and Richterite Physical Properties

Chondrodite

Richterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.10-3.203.0-3.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Poor to good on (001)

Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Chondrodite and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite and Richterite 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 Richterite 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 Richterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.