Radiolarite and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Radiolarite

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

Not Available3.10-3.20

1 7.18

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

Not Available6-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Radiolarite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Radiolarite 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 Radiolarite 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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Radiolarite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

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