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Fibrolite and Rhodizite Physical Properties


Rhodizite and Fibrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25   
3.34-3.44   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
8-8.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
(K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Fibrolite and Rhodizite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Rhodizite chemical formula.

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Fibrolite and Rhodizite Specific Gravity

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

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