Friedelite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Friedelite

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

3.06-3.193.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Friedelite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Friedelite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

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