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Gaspeite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Rhodolite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.71   
3.84   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
none, may show indistinct parting   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   

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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.

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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.

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