Garnet and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Garnet and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Chondrodite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
• Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Garnet and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

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