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Chondrodite and Shigaite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Moderately flexible
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.10-3.202.32
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Flexible Flexible fragments.
1.6 Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.52
Amber
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 Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite 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 Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.