Arfvedsonite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Arfvedsonite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.3-3.53.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [110]

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-67-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Arfvedsonite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite and Rhodolite 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 Arfvedsonite and Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Arfvedsonite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Arfvedsonite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Arfvedsonite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Arfvedsonite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.