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Stolzite and Chondrodite Physical Properties


Chondrodite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2   
3.10-3.20   

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

Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}   
Poor to good on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Stolzite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Chondrodite chemical formula.

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Stolzite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

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

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