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Hardystonite and Chiastolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.396-3.443
3.00-3.15
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Hardystonite and Chiastolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hardystonite and Chiastolite 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 Hardystonite and Chiastolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Hardystonite and Chiastolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hardystonite and Chiastolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hardystonite and Chiastolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hardystonite is 3.00-3.15 whereas that of Chiastolite is 3.00-3.15.