Hibschite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Hibschite

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

3.05-3.083.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Hibschite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibschite 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 Hibschite and Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hibschite- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Hibschite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

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