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Chondrodite and Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20
3.95-4.03
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2 O 3

Chondrodite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Chondrodite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.