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Chondrodite and Rosasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Effervesces in cold
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20
4-4.2
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
Perfect on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Chondrodite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite 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 Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.