Vlasovite and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Chondrodite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.973.10-3.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

Poor to good on (001)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

66-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Vlasovite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite 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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Vlasovite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

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