Chondrodite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Elastic
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20
  
2.9-3.1
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
  
Perfect basal {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
3.5-4.0
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Not Available
  
Chondrodite and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chondrodite and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.