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Chiastolite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Rhodolite and Chiastolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.00-3.15   
3.84   

Fracture
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Conchoidal   

Cleavage
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none, may show indistinct parting   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)   
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   

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Chiastolite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Rhodolite chemical formula.

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Chiastolite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

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

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