Gaspeite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Gaspeite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

HCl soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.713.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{10 1 1} Good

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Gaspeite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Gaspeite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

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