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Helenite and Chondrodite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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3.10-3.20
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Poor to good on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Helenite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Helenite 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 Helenite and Chondrodite chemical formula.

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

Helenite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

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