Chondrodite and Richterite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
Soluble
  
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20
  
3.0-3.5
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
  
Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
5-6
  
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.