Legrandite and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Legrandite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Legrandite 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 Legrandite and Chondrodite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Legrandite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

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