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Faustite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Rhodolite and Faustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9  
3.84  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
none, may show indistinct parting  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12  

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Faustite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Rhodolite chemical formula.

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Faustite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

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

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