Allanite and Rhodizite Physical Properties

Allanite

Rhodizite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.40-4.203.34-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available8-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Allanite and Rhodizite Chemical Formula

While comparing Allanite and Rhodizite 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 Allanite and Rhodizite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodizite- (K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Allanite and Rhodizite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Allanite and Rhodizite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Allanite and Rhodizite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Allanite is 3.34-3.44 whereas that of Rhodizite is 3.34-3.44.