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Chondrodite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Tsavorite and Chondrodite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  

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Chondrodite and Tsavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite and Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite chemical formula.

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Chondrodite and Tsavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Tsavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Tsavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Tsavorite is 3.55-3.73.

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