Clinohedrite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Clinohedrite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.28-3.3353.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Clinohedrite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite and Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Clinohedrite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

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