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Kyanite and Chondrodite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.53-3.653.10-3.20
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
Poor to good on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kyanite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite 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.

Kyanite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

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