Sarcopside and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Sarcopside

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

3.79-3.943.10-3.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery

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

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Poor to good on (001)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

46-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sarcopside and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside 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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Sarcopside and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

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