Schultenite and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Schultenite

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

5.943-6.073.10-3.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

Poor to good on (001)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Schultenite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schultenite 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 Schultenite 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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Schultenite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

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