Rhodolite and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Chondrodite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.843.10-3.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

Poor to good on (001)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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

Rhodolite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Chondrodite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Rhodolite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

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