Chlorastrolite and Rhodolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.1-3.5
  
3.84
  
Fracture
Granular
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
none, may show indistinct parting
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  
Chlorastrolite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite and Rhodolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Chlorastrolite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorastrolite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorastrolite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorastrolite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.