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Coral and Chondrodite Physical Properties


Chondrodite and Coral Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.70   
3.10-3.20   

Fracture
Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Poor to good on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
6-6.5   

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

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Coral and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Coral and Chondrodite 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 Coral and Chondrodite chemical formula.

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Coral and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Coral and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Coral and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Coral is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.

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