Bixbite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Bixbite

Rhodolite

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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

Not Available3.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Bixbite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite 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 Bixbite and Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Bixbite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

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