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Feldspar and Rhodizite Physical Properties

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
2.56-2.75
3.34-3.44
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
two or three
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Feldspar and Rhodizite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar and Rhodizite 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 Feldspar and Rhodizite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Rhodizite- (K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Feldspar and Rhodizite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Feldspar and Rhodizite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Feldspar and Rhodizite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Feldspar is 3.34-3.44 whereas that of Rhodizite is 3.34-3.44.