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Chondrodite and Tanzanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.10-3.203.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Chondrodite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Chondrodite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.