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Rosasite and Chondrodite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Effervesces in cold
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4-4.2
3.10-3.20
1.5 Fracture
Splintery
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}
Poor to good on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rosasite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite 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.

Rosasite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

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