Chondrodite and Simpsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20
Not Available
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
None
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chondrodite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chondrodite and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chondrodite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.