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Hardystonite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.396-3.443
3.84
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
none, may show indistinct parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Hardystonite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite and Rhodolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Hardystonite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

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