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Chondrodite and Star Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20
3.90-4.05
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chondrodite and Star Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite and Star 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 Star Sapphire chemical formula.

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

Chondrodite and Star Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Star Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Star Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Star Sapphire is 3.90-4.05.