Garnet Malaia and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Garnet Malaia

Chondrodite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

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

Not Available

Poor to good on (001)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Garnet Malaia and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet Malaia 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 Malaia and Chondrodite chemical formula.

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

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Garnet Malaia and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

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