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Sphene and Chondrodite Physical Properties


Chondrodite and Sphene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.10-3.20   

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

Cleavage
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Poor to good on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
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6-6.5   

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

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Sphene and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphene 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 Sphene and Chondrodite chemical formula.

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Sphene and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

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

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