Prismatine and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Prismatine

Chondrodite

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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

3.34

3.10-3.20

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect

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.

Prismatine and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prismatine 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 Prismatine and Chondrodite chemical formula.

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

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Prismatine and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

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