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Mottramite and Chondrodite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.93.10-3.20
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
Poor to good on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
36-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mottramite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite 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.

Mottramite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

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