Druzy and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Druzy

Chondrodite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.10-3.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

Poor to good on (001)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-36-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Druzy and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Druzy 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 Druzy and Chondrodite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Druzy- Au
Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Druzy and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

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