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Shigaite and Chondrodite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Moderately flexible
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.32
3.10-3.20
1.5 Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Poor to good on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Shigaite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite 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.

Shigaite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

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