Chondrodite and Smaragdite Physical Properties

Chondrodite and Smaragdite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite and Smaragdite 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 Smaragdite 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 Smaragdite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Smaragdite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Smaragdite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is 3.24-3.50 whereas that of Smaragdite is 3.24-3.50.